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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,556.23, 1,248,303.17 and 496,675.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,556.23, 1,248,303.17 and 496,675.27 is: 685,420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,556.23 : 1,248,303.17 = 496,675.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,556.23/1,248,303.17 = 496,675.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,556.23x = 1,248,303.17 × 496,675.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,556.23x = 620,001,314,001.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,001,314,001.61/904,556.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,420.42

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