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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,545.64, 1,246,919.94 and 501,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,545.64, 1,246,919.94 and 501,129 is: 691,572.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,545.64 : 1,246,919.94 = 501,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,545.64/1,246,919.94 = 501,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,545.64x = 1,246,919.94 × 501,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,545.64x = 624,867,742,612.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,867,742,612.26/903,545.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,572.97

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