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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,670.92, 1,248,397.14 and 502,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,670.92, 1,248,397.14 and 502,237 is: 693,060.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,670.92 : 1,248,397.14 = 502,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,670.92/1,248,397.14 = 502,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,670.92x = 1,248,397.14 × 502,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,670.92x = 626,991,234,402.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,991,234,402.18/904,670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,060.01

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