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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,787.91, 1,248,604.02 and 496,916.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,787.91, 1,248,604.02 and 496,916.15 is: 685,742.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,787.91 : 1,248,604.02 = 496,916.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,787.91/1,248,604.02 = 496,916.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,787.91x = 1,248,604.02 × 496,916.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,787.91x = 620,451,496,249.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,451,496,249.90/904,787.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,742.47

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