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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,531.92, 1,248,205.32 and 502,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,531.92, 1,248,205.32 and 502,098 is: 692,868.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,531.92 : 1,248,205.32 = 502,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,531.92/1,248,205.32 = 502,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,531.92x = 1,248,205.32 × 502,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,531.92x = 626,721,394,761.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,721,394,761.36/904,531.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,868.19

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