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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,499.80, 1,246,868.82 and 540,853.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,499.80, 1,246,868.82 and 540,853.49 is: 746,401.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,499.80 : 1,246,868.82 = 540,853.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,499.80/1,246,868.82 = 540,853.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,499.80x = 1,246,868.82 × 540,853.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,499.80x = 674,373,346,634.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,373,346,634.84/903,499.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,401.21

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