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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,462.38, 1,246,779.77 and 495,567.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,462.38, 1,246,779.77 and 495,567.52 is: 683,884.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,462.38 : 1,246,779.77 = 495,567.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,462.38/1,246,779.77 = 495,567.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,462.38x = 1,246,779.77 × 495,567.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,462.38x = 617,863,554,404.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,863,554,404.07/903,462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,884.10

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