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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,988.84, 1,246,117.98 and 495,083.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,988.84, 1,246,117.98 and 495,083.96 is: 683,212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,988.84 : 1,246,117.98 = 495,083.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,988.84/1,246,117.98 = 495,083.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,988.84x = 1,246,117.98 × 495,083.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,988.84x = 616,933,017,935.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,933,017,935.01/902,988.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,212.23

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