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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,463.68, 1,248,097.44 and 502,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,463.68, 1,248,097.44 and 502,024 is: 692,758.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,463.68 : 1,248,097.44 = 502,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,463.68/1,248,097.44 = 502,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,463.68x = 1,248,097.44 × 502,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,463.68x = 626,574,869,218.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,574,869,218.56/904,463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,758.46

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