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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,973.42, 1,246,262.04 and 685,900.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,973.42, 1,246,262.04 and 685,900.98 is: 946,663.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,973.42 : 1,246,262.04 = 685,900.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,973.42/1,246,262.04 = 685,900.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,973.42x = 1,246,262.04 × 685,900.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,973.42x = 854,812,354,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,812,354,572.80/902,973.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,663.92

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