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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,950.50, 1,246,063.32 and 495,075

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,950.50, 1,246,063.32 and 495,075 is: 683,198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,950.50 : 1,246,063.32 = 495,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,950.50/1,246,063.32 = 495,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,950.50x = 1,246,063.32 × 495,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,950.50x = 616,894,798,149
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,894,798,149/902,950.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,198.91

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