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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,748.96, 1,359,235.92 and 337,712.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,748.96, 1,359,235.92 and 337,712.32 is: 506,237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,748.96 : 1,359,235.92 = 337,712.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,748.96/1,359,235.92 = 337,712.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,748.96x = 1,359,235.92 × 337,712.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,748.96x = 459,030,715,970.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,030,715,970.53/906,748.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,237.93

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