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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,264, 1,246,698.72 and 540,768.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,264, 1,246,698.72 and 540,768.78 is: 746,377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,264 : 1,246,698.72 = 540,768.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,264/1,246,698.72 = 540,768.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,264x = 1,246,698.72 × 540,768.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,264x = 674,175,745,841.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,175,745,841.96/903,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,377.30

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