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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,755.88, 1,247,871.26 and 614,591.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,755.88, 1,247,871.26 and 614,591.17 is: 847,665.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,755.88 : 1,247,871.26 = 614,591.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,755.88/1,247,871.26 = 614,591.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,755.88x = 1,247,871.26 × 614,591.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,755.88x = 766,930,655,297.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,930,655,297.84/904,755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,665.85

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