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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,035.79, 1,359,061.85 and 274,949.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,035.79, 1,359,061.85 and 274,949.59 is: 412,426.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,035.79 : 1,359,061.85 = 274,949.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,035.79/1,359,061.85 = 274,949.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,035.79x = 1,359,061.85 × 274,949.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,035.79x = 373,673,498,442.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,673,498,442.14/906,035.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,426.86

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