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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,893.83, 1,248,179.60 and 555,881.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,893.83, 1,248,179.60 and 555,881.43 is: 766,763.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,893.83 : 1,248,179.60 = 555,881.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,893.83/1,248,179.60 = 555,881.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,893.83x = 1,248,179.60 × 555,881.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,893.83x = 693,839,860,944.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,839,860,944.83/904,893.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,763.84

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