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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,124.83, 1,246,351.68 and 540,479.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,124.83, 1,246,351.68 and 540,479.73 is: 745,885.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,124.83 : 1,246,351.68 = 540,479.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,124.83/1,246,351.68 = 540,479.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,124.83x = 1,246,351.68 × 540,479.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,124.83x = 673,627,819,491.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,627,819,491.45/903,124.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,885.62

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