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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,527.92, 1,248,199.80 and 502,094

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,527.92, 1,248,199.80 and 502,094 is: 692,862.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,527.92 : 1,248,199.80 = 502,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,527.92/1,248,199.80 = 502,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,527.92x = 1,248,199.80 × 502,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,527.92x = 626,713,630,381.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,713,630,381.20/904,527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,862.67

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