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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,584.34, 1,246,985.82 and 540,938.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,584.34, 1,246,985.82 and 540,938.34 is: 746,518.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,584.34 : 1,246,985.82 = 540,938.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,584.34/1,246,985.82 = 540,938.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,584.34x = 1,246,985.82 × 540,938.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,584.34x = 674,542,439,474.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,542,439,474.34/903,584.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,518.51

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