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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,579.66, 1,246,949.52 and 495,682.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,579.66, 1,246,949.52 and 495,682.26 is: 684,046.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,579.66 : 1,246,949.52 = 495,682.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,579.66/1,246,949.52 = 495,682.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,579.66x = 1,246,949.52 × 495,682.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,579.66x = 618,090,756,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,090,756,179.52/903,579.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,046.78

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