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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,086.92, 1,246,274 and 495,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,086.92, 1,246,274 and 495,226 is: 683,419.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,086.92 : 1,246,274 = 495,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,086.92/1,246,274 = 495,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,086.92x = 1,246,274 × 495,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,086.92x = 617,187,287,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,187,287,924/903,086.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,419.58

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