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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,473, 1,355,237.58 and 334,995.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,473, 1,355,237.58 and 334,995.56 is: 502,503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,473 : 1,355,237.58 = 334,995.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,473/1,355,237.58 = 334,995.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,473x = 1,355,237.58 × 334,995.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,473x = 453,998,572,045.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,998,572,045.15/903,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,503.75

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