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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,265.50, 1,246,700.79 and 540,770.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,265.50, 1,246,700.79 and 540,770.28 is: 746,379.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,265.50 : 1,246,700.79 = 540,770.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,265.50/1,246,700.79 = 540,770.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,265.50x = 1,246,700.79 × 540,770.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,265.50x = 674,178,735,284.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,178,735,284.52/903,265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,379.37

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