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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,998.50, 1,246,332.33 and 540,503.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,998.50, 1,246,332.33 and 540,503.25 is: 746,010.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,998.50 : 1,246,332.33 = 540,503.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,998.50/1,246,332.33 = 540,503.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,998.50x = 1,246,332.33 × 540,503.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,998.50x = 673,646,674,945.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,646,674,945.07/902,998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,010.85

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