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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,308, 1,248,003.36 and 501,900

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,308, 1,248,003.36 and 501,900 is: 692,654.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,308 : 1,248,003.36 = 501,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,308/1,248,003.36 = 501,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,308x = 1,248,003.36 × 501,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,308x = 626,372,886,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,372,886,384/904,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,654.37

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