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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,881.51, 1,248,601.03 and 517,635.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,881.51, 1,248,601.03 and 517,635.36 is: 714,259.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,881.51 : 1,248,601.03 = 517,635.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,881.51/1,248,601.03 = 517,635.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,881.51x = 1,248,601.03 × 517,635.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,881.51x = 646,320,042,366.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,320,042,366.33/904,881.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,259.31

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