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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,951.50, 1,246,064.70 and 495,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,951.50, 1,246,064.70 and 495,076 is: 683,200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,951.50 : 1,246,064.70 = 495,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,951.50/1,246,064.70 = 495,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,951.50x = 1,246,064.70 × 495,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,951.50x = 616,896,727,417.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,896,727,417.20/902,951.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,200.29

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