Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,688.96, 1,248,422 and 502,255.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 904,688.96, 1,248,422 and 502,255.04 is: 693,084.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
904,688.96 : 1,248,422 = 502,255.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
904,688.96/1,248,422 = 502,255.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
904,688.96x = 1,248,422 × 502,255.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
904,688.96x = 627,026,241,546.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 627,026,241,546.88/904,688.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,084.88
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