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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,998.88, 1,248,864.24 and 502,616.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,998.88, 1,248,864.24 and 502,616.80 is: 693,592.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,998.88 : 1,248,864.24 = 502,616.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,998.88/1,248,864.24 = 502,616.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,998.88x = 1,248,864.24 × 502,616.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,998.88x = 627,700,147,943.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,700,147,943.23/904,998.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,592.18

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