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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,545.83, 1,248,857.37 and 560,749.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,545.83, 1,248,857.37 and 560,749.16 is: 774,195.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,545.83 : 1,248,857.37 = 560,749.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,545.83/1,248,857.37 = 560,749.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,545.83x = 1,248,857.37 × 560,749.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,545.83x = 700,295,714,943.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,295,714,943.02/904,545.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,195.95

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