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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,076, 1,247,683.20 and 501,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,076, 1,247,683.20 and 501,668 is: 692,334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,076 : 1,247,683.20 = 501,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,076/1,247,683.20 = 501,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,076x = 1,247,683.20 × 501,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,076x = 625,922,735,577.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,922,735,577.60/904,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,334.20

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