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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,017.04, 1,359,189.60 and 373,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,017.04, 1,359,189.60 and 373,242 is: 559,930.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,017.04 : 1,359,189.60 = 373,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,017.04/1,359,189.60 = 373,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,017.04x = 1,359,189.60 × 373,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,017.04x = 507,306,644,683.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,306,644,683.20/906,017.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,930.58

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