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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,085.92, 1,246,272.62 and 495,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,085.92, 1,246,272.62 and 495,225 is: 683,418.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,085.92 : 1,246,272.62 = 495,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,085.92/1,246,272.62 = 495,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,085.92x = 1,246,272.62 × 495,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,085.92x = 617,185,355,763.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,185,355,763.38/903,085.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,418.20

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