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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,229.83, 1,246,342.60 and 495,224.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,229.83, 1,246,342.60 and 495,224.30 is: 683,346.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,229.83 : 1,246,342.60 = 495,224.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,229.83/1,246,342.60 = 495,224.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,229.83x = 1,246,342.60 × 495,224.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,229.83x = 617,219,143,832.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,219,143,832.49/903,229.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,346.73

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