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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,271.34, 1,248,066.63 and 598,353.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,271.34, 1,248,066.63 and 598,353.78 is: 825,842.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,271.34 : 1,248,066.63 = 598,353.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,271.34/1,248,066.63 = 598,353.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,271.34x = 1,248,066.63 × 598,353.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,271.34x = 746,785,385,752.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,785,385,752.36/904,271.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,842.15

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