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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,397.49, 1,246,600.13 and 540,813.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,397.49, 1,246,600.13 and 540,813.41 is: 746,269.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,397.49 : 1,246,600.13 = 540,813.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,397.49/1,246,600.13 = 540,813.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,397.49x = 1,246,600.13 × 540,813.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,397.49x = 674,178,062,949.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,178,062,949.43/903,397.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,269.58

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