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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,885.88, 1,245,955.55 and 494,973.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,885.88, 1,245,955.55 and 494,973.78 is: 683,049.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,885.88 : 1,245,955.55 = 494,973.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,885.88/1,245,955.55 = 494,973.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,885.88x = 1,245,955.55 × 494,973.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,885.88x = 616,715,328,295.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,715,328,295.48/902,885.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,049.03

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