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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,169.38, 1,246,510 and 576,621.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,169.38, 1,246,510 and 576,621.92 is: 795,825.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,169.38 : 1,246,510 = 576,621.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,169.38/1,246,510 = 576,621.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,169.38x = 1,246,510 × 576,621.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,169.38x = 718,764,989,499.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,764,989,499.20/903,169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,825.24

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