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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,512.61, 1,246,638.24 and 540,798.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,512.61, 1,246,638.24 and 540,798.66 is: 746,176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,512.61 : 1,246,638.24 = 540,798.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,512.61/1,246,638.24 = 540,798.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,512.61x = 1,246,638.24 × 540,798.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,512.61x = 674,180,289,696.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,180,289,696.76/903,512.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,176.96

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