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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,996.64, 1,246,137.12 and 500,588.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,996.64, 1,246,137.12 and 500,588.64 is: 690,813.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,996.64 : 1,246,137.12 = 500,588.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,996.64/1,246,137.12 = 500,588.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,996.64x = 1,246,137.12 × 500,588.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,996.64x = 623,802,086,154.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,802,086,154.32/902,996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,813.30

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