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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,265.92, 1,247,890.40 and 501,857.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,265.92, 1,247,890.40 and 501,857.92 is: 692,565.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,265.92 : 1,247,890.40 = 501,857.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,265.92/1,247,890.40 = 501,857.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,265.92x = 1,247,890.40 × 501,857.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,265.92x = 626,263,680,531.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,263,680,531.97/904,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,565.83

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