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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,434.06, 1,248,339.15 and 542,072.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,434.06, 1,248,339.15 and 542,072.46 is: 748,191.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,434.06 : 1,248,339.15 = 542,072.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,434.06/1,248,339.15 = 542,072.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,434.06x = 1,248,339.15 × 542,072.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,434.06x = 676,690,273,954.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,690,273,954.81/904,434.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,191.94

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