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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,905.76, 1,246,003.08 and 495,002.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,905.76, 1,246,003.08 and 495,002.72 is: 683,099.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,905.76 : 1,246,003.08 = 495,002.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,905.76/1,246,003.08 = 495,002.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,905.76x = 1,246,003.08 × 495,002.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,905.76x = 616,774,913,728.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,774,913,728.38/902,905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,099.99

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