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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,039.88, 1,248,920.82 and 502,657.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,039.88, 1,248,920.82 and 502,657.80 is: 693,648.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,039.88 : 1,248,920.82 = 502,657.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,039.88/1,248,920.82 = 502,657.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,039.88x = 1,248,920.82 × 502,657.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,039.88x = 627,779,791,755.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,779,791,755.40/905,039.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,648.76

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