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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,001.68, 1,246,166.10 and 510,503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,001.68, 1,246,166.10 and 510,503.40 is: 704,508.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,001.68 : 1,246,166.10 = 510,503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,001.68/1,246,166.10 = 510,503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,001.68x = 1,246,166.10 × 510,503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,001.68x = 636,172,031,014.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,172,031,014.74/903,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,508.14

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