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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,540.64, 1,246,913.04 and 501,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,540.64, 1,246,913.04 and 501,124 is: 691,566.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,540.64 : 1,246,913.04 = 501,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,540.64/1,246,913.04 = 501,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,540.64x = 1,246,913.04 × 501,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,540.64x = 624,858,050,256.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,858,050,256.96/903,540.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,566.07

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