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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,239.97, 1,246,498.65 and 495,358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,239.97, 1,246,498.65 and 495,358.80 is: 683,610.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,239.97 : 1,246,498.65 = 495,358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,239.97/1,246,498.65 = 495,358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,239.97x = 1,246,498.65 × 495,358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,239.97x = 617,464,075,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,464,075,465.62/903,239.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,610.22

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