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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,125, 1,247,750.94 and 501,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,125, 1,247,750.94 and 501,717 is: 692,401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,125 : 1,247,750.94 = 501,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,125/1,247,750.94 = 501,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,125x = 1,247,750.94 × 501,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,125x = 626,017,858,363.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,017,858,363.98/904,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,401.89

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