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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,229.95, 1,246,342.77 and 495,224.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,229.95, 1,246,342.77 and 495,224.43 is: 683,346.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,229.95 : 1,246,342.77 = 495,224.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,229.95/1,246,342.77 = 495,224.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,229.95x = 1,246,342.77 × 495,224.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,229.95x = 617,219,383,184.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,219,383,184.09/903,229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,346.90

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