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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,923.89, 1,248,809.97 and 497,063.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,923.89, 1,248,809.97 and 497,063.44 is: 685,955.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,923.89 : 1,248,809.97 = 497,063.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,923.89/1,248,809.97 = 497,063.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,923.89x = 1,248,809.97 × 497,063.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,923.89x = 620,737,779,594.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,737,779,594.50/904,923.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,955.79

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