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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,538.82, 1,248,847.72 and 560,742.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,538.82, 1,248,847.72 and 560,742.14 is: 774,186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,538.82 : 1,248,847.72 = 560,742.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,538.82/1,248,847.72 = 560,742.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,538.82x = 1,248,847.72 × 560,742.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,538.82x = 700,281,543,046.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,281,543,046.92/904,538.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,186.28

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