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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,144.48, 1,247,720.92 and 496,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,144.48, 1,247,720.92 and 496,249 is: 684,824.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,144.48 : 1,247,720.92 = 496,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,144.48/1,247,720.92 = 496,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,144.48x = 1,247,720.92 × 496,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,144.48x = 619,180,258,829.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,180,258,829.08/904,144.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,824.46

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