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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,669.92, 1,248,395.76 and 502,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,669.92, 1,248,395.76 and 502,236 is: 693,058.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,669.92 : 1,248,395.76 = 502,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,669.92/1,248,395.76 = 502,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,669.92x = 1,248,395.76 × 502,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,669.92x = 626,989,292,919.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,989,292,919.36/904,669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,058.63

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