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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,258.92, 1,246,499.08 and 495,363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,258.92, 1,246,499.08 and 495,363.64 is: 683,602.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,258.92 : 1,246,499.08 = 495,363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,258.92/1,246,499.08 = 495,363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,258.92x = 1,246,499.08 × 495,363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,258.92x = 617,470,321,525.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,470,321,525.45/903,258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,602.79

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