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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,453.68, 1,248,083.64 and 502,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,453.68, 1,248,083.64 and 502,014 is: 692,744.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,453.68 : 1,248,083.64 = 502,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,453.68/1,248,083.64 = 502,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,453.68x = 1,248,083.64 × 502,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,453.68x = 626,555,460,450.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,555,460,450.96/904,453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,744.66

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