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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,698.59, 1,248,395.69 and 522,717.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,698.59, 1,248,395.69 and 522,717.17 is: 721,298.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,698.59 : 1,248,395.69 = 522,717.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,698.59/1,248,395.69 = 522,717.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,698.59x = 1,248,395.69 × 522,717.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,698.59x = 652,557,853,261.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,557,853,261.43/904,698.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,298.63

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