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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,535.87, 1,248,843.67 and 560,739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,535.87, 1,248,843.67 and 560,739.20 is: 774,182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,535.87 : 1,248,843.67 = 560,739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,535.87/1,248,843.67 = 560,739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,535.87x = 1,248,843.67 × 560,739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,535.87x = 700,275,602,161.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,275,602,161.13/904,535.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,182.23

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