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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,570.68, 1,248,325.38 and 496,668.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,570.68, 1,248,325.38 and 496,668.96 is: 685,412.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,570.68 : 1,248,325.38 = 496,668.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,570.68/1,248,325.38 = 496,668.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,570.68x = 1,248,325.38 × 496,668.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,570.68x = 620,004,468,226.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,004,468,226.21/904,570.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,412.96

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