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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,033.58, 1,247,562.39 and 496,142.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,033.58, 1,247,562.39 and 496,142.01 is: 684,673.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,033.58 : 1,247,562.39 = 496,142.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,033.58/1,247,562.39 = 496,142.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,033.58x = 1,247,562.39 × 496,142.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,033.58x = 618,968,111,775.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,968,111,775.00/904,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,673.81

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