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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,986.38, 1,248,846.99 and 502,604.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,986.38, 1,248,846.99 and 502,604.30 is: 693,574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,986.38 : 1,248,846.99 = 502,604.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,986.38/1,248,846.99 = 502,604.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,986.38x = 1,248,846.99 × 502,604.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,986.38x = 627,675,867,216.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,675,867,216.06/904,986.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,574.93

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