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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,436.06, 1,248,341.92 and 542,074.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,436.06, 1,248,341.92 and 542,074.46 is: 748,194.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,436.06 : 1,248,341.92 = 542,074.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,436.06/1,248,341.92 = 542,074.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,436.06x = 1,248,341.92 × 542,074.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,436.06x = 676,694,272,179.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,694,272,179.36/904,436.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,194.71

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