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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,860.77, 1,248,707.63 and 496,962.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,860.77, 1,248,707.63 and 496,962.72 is: 685,808.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,860.77 : 1,248,707.63 = 496,962.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,860.77/1,248,707.63 = 496,962.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,860.77x = 1,248,707.63 × 496,962.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,860.77x = 620,561,137,321.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,561,137,321.09/904,860.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,808.42

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