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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,666.09, 1,248,460.89 and 491,220.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,666.09, 1,248,460.89 and 491,220.29 is: 677,895.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,666.09 : 1,248,460.89 = 491,220.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,666.09/1,248,460.89 = 491,220.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,666.09x = 1,248,460.89 × 491,220.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,666.09x = 613,269,320,439.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,269,320,439.46/904,666.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,895.78

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