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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,997.64, 1,246,138.50 and 500,589.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,997.64, 1,246,138.50 and 500,589.64 is: 690,814.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,997.64 : 1,246,138.50 = 500,589.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,997.64/1,246,138.50 = 500,589.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,997.64x = 1,246,138.50 × 500,589.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,997.64x = 623,804,023,105.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,804,023,105.14/902,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,814.68

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