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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,671.92, 1,248,398.52 and 502,238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,671.92, 1,248,398.52 and 502,238 is: 693,061.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,671.92 : 1,248,398.52 = 502,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,671.92/1,248,398.52 = 502,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,671.92x = 1,248,398.52 × 502,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,671.92x = 626,993,175,887.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,993,175,887.76/904,671.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,061.39

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