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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,406.30, 1,359,609.45 and 486,502.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,406.30, 1,359,609.45 and 486,502.30 is: 729,753.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,406.30 : 1,359,609.45 = 486,502.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,406.30/1,359,609.45 = 486,502.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,406.30x = 1,359,609.45 × 486,502.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,406.30x = 661,453,124,526.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,453,124,526.74/906,406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,753.45

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