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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,901.21, 1,247,380.23 and 496,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,901.21, 1,247,380.23 and 496,009.88 is: 684,491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,901.21 : 1,247,380.23 = 496,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,901.21/1,247,380.23 = 496,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,901.21x = 1,247,380.23 × 496,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,901.21x = 618,712,918,196.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,712,918,196.67/903,901.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,491.75

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