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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,447.68, 1,248,075.36 and 502,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,447.68, 1,248,075.36 and 502,008 is: 692,736.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,447.68 : 1,248,075.36 = 502,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,447.68/1,248,075.36 = 502,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,447.68x = 1,248,075.36 × 502,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,447.68x = 626,543,815,322.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,543,815,322.88/904,447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,736.38

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