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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,017.79, 1,359,190.73 and 373,242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,017.79, 1,359,190.73 and 373,242.75 is: 559,931.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,017.79 : 1,359,190.73 = 373,242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,017.79/1,359,190.73 = 373,242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,017.79x = 1,359,190.73 × 373,242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,017.79x = 507,308,083,973.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,308,083,973.49/906,017.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,931.70

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