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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,995.50, 1,246,328.19 and 540,500.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,995.50, 1,246,328.19 and 540,500.25 is: 746,006.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,995.50 : 1,246,328.19 = 540,500.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,995.50/1,246,328.19 = 540,500.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,995.50x = 1,246,328.19 × 540,500.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,995.50x = 673,640,698,277.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,640,698,277.05/902,995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,006.71

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