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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,257.92, 1,247,879.36 and 501,849.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,257.92, 1,247,879.36 and 501,849.92 is: 692,554.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,257.92 : 1,247,879.36 = 501,849.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,257.92/1,247,879.36 = 501,849.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,257.92x = 1,247,879.36 × 501,849.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,257.92x = 626,248,156,985.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,248,156,985.65/904,257.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,554.79

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