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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,943, 1,248,931.50 and 522,972.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,943, 1,248,931.50 and 522,972.92 is: 721,766.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,943 : 1,248,931.50 = 522,972.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,943/1,248,931.50 = 522,972.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,943x = 1,248,931.50 × 522,972.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,943x = 653,157,353,434.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,157,353,434.98/904,943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,766.29

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