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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,546.64, 1,246,921.32 and 501,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,546.64, 1,246,921.32 and 501,130 is: 691,574.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,546.64 : 1,246,921.32 = 501,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,546.64/1,246,921.32 = 501,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,546.64x = 1,246,921.32 × 501,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,546.64x = 624,869,681,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,869,681,091.60/903,546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,574.35

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