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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,012.62, 1,249,270.20 and 578,893.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,012.62, 1,249,270.20 and 578,893.45 is: 798,216.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,012.62 : 1,249,270.20 = 578,893.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,012.62/1,249,270.20 = 578,893.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,012.62x = 1,249,270.20 × 578,893.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,012.62x = 723,194,336,060.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,194,336,060.19/906,012.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,216.63

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