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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,266.50, 1,246,702.17 and 540,771.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,266.50, 1,246,702.17 and 540,771.28 is: 746,380.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,266.50 : 1,246,702.17 = 540,771.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,266.50/1,246,702.17 = 540,771.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,266.50x = 1,246,702.17 × 540,771.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,266.50x = 674,180,728,249.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,180,728,249.68/903,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,380.75

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