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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,547.64, 1,246,922.70 and 501,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,547.64, 1,246,922.70 and 501,131 is: 691,575.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,547.64 : 1,246,922.70 = 501,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,547.64/1,246,922.70 = 501,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,547.64x = 1,246,922.70 × 501,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,547.64x = 624,871,619,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,871,619,573.70/903,547.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,575.73

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