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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,992.50, 1,246,324.05 and 540,497.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,992.50, 1,246,324.05 and 540,497.25 is: 746,002.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,992.50 : 1,246,324.05 = 540,497.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,992.50/1,246,324.05 = 540,497.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,992.50x = 1,246,324.05 × 540,497.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,992.50x = 673,634,721,633.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,634,721,633.86/902,992.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,002.57

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