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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,638.46, 1,248,344.29 and 496,737.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,638.46, 1,248,344.29 and 496,737.45 is: 685,466.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,638.46 : 1,248,344.29 = 496,737.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,638.46/1,248,344.29 = 496,737.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,638.46x = 1,248,344.29 × 496,737.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,638.46x = 620,099,359,336.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,099,359,336.66/904,638.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,466.50

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