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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,919.86, 1,248,804.46 and 497,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,919.86, 1,248,804.46 and 497,059.44 is: 685,950.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,919.86 : 1,248,804.46 = 497,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,919.86/1,248,804.46 = 497,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,919.86x = 1,248,804.46 × 497,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,919.86x = 620,730,045,557.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,730,045,557.10/904,919.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,950.30

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