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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,468.68, 1,248,104.34 and 502,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,468.68, 1,248,104.34 and 502,029 is: 692,765.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,468.68 : 1,248,104.34 = 502,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,468.68/1,248,104.34 = 502,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,468.68x = 1,248,104.34 × 502,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,468.68x = 626,584,573,705.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,584,573,705.86/904,468.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,765.36

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