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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,102.73, 1,247,738.34 and 496,273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,102.73, 1,247,738.34 and 496,273.64 is: 684,899.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,102.73 : 1,247,738.34 = 496,273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,102.73/1,247,738.34 = 496,273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,102.73x = 1,247,738.34 × 496,273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,102.73x = 619,219,641,520.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,219,641,520.67/904,102.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,899.65

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