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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,267.50, 1,246,703.55 and 540,772.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,267.50, 1,246,703.55 and 540,772.28 is: 746,382.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,267.50 : 1,246,703.55 = 540,772.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,267.50/1,246,703.55 = 540,772.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,267.50x = 1,246,703.55 × 540,772.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,267.50x = 674,182,721,217.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,182,721,217.59/903,267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,382.13

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