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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,010, 1,247,532.84 and 496,114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,010, 1,247,532.84 and 496,114.16 is: 684,637.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,010 : 1,247,532.84 = 496,114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,010/1,247,532.84 = 496,114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,010x = 1,247,532.84 × 496,114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,010x = 618,918,706,989.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,918,706,989.01/904,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,637.01

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