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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,538.97, 1,248,847.92 and 560,742.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,538.97, 1,248,847.92 and 560,742.30 is: 774,186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,538.97 : 1,248,847.92 = 560,742.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,538.97/1,248,847.92 = 560,742.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,538.97x = 1,248,847.92 × 560,742.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,538.97x = 700,281,855,011.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,281,855,011.02/904,538.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,186.50

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