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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,666.80, 1,248,461.88 and 491,221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,666.80, 1,248,461.88 and 491,221.02 is: 677,896.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,666.80 : 1,248,461.88 = 491,221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,666.80/1,248,461.88 = 491,221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,666.80x = 1,248,461.88 × 491,221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,666.80x = 613,270,718,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,270,718,124.72/904,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,896.79

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