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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,294, 1,246,545.72 and 500,886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,294, 1,246,545.72 and 500,886 is: 691,222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,294 : 1,246,545.72 = 500,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,294/1,246,545.72 = 500,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,294x = 1,246,545.72 × 500,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,294x = 624,377,299,507.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,377,299,507.92/903,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,222.68

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