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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,588.52, 1,355,380.62 and 498,761.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,588.52, 1,355,380.62 and 498,761.32 is: 748,140.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,588.52 : 1,355,380.62 = 498,761.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,588.52/1,355,380.62 = 498,761.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,588.52x = 1,355,380.62 × 498,761.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,588.52x = 676,011,427,133.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,011,427,133.62/903,588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,140.79

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