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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,087.92, 1,246,275.38 and 495,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,087.92, 1,246,275.38 and 495,227 is: 683,420.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,087.92 : 1,246,275.38 = 495,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,087.92/1,246,275.38 = 495,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,087.92x = 1,246,275.38 × 495,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,087.92x = 617,189,217,611.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,189,217,611.26/903,087.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,420.96

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