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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,516.92, 1,248,140.88 and 522,666.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,516.92, 1,248,140.88 and 522,666.72 is: 721,226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,516.92 : 1,248,140.88 = 522,666.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,516.92/1,248,140.88 = 522,666.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,516.92x = 1,248,140.88 × 522,666.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,516.92x = 652,361,699,847.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,361,699,847.51/904,516.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,226.64

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