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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,546.24, 1,246,684.50 and 540,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,546.24, 1,246,684.50 and 540,832.20 is: 746,223.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,546.24 : 1,246,684.50 = 540,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,546.24/1,246,684.50 = 540,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,546.24x = 1,246,684.50 × 540,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,546.24x = 674,247,120,840.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,247,120,840.90/903,546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,223.15

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