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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,476.15, 1,246,774.62 and 516,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,476.15, 1,246,774.62 and 516,267 is: 712,435.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,476.15 : 1,246,774.62 = 516,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,476.15/1,246,774.62 = 516,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,476.15x = 1,246,774.62 × 516,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,476.15x = 643,668,592,743.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,668,592,743.54/903,476.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,435.62

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