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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,041.88, 1,248,923.58 and 502,659.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,041.88, 1,248,923.58 and 502,659.80 is: 693,651.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,041.88 : 1,248,923.58 = 502,659.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,041.88/1,248,923.58 = 502,659.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,041.88x = 1,248,923.58 × 502,659.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,041.88x = 627,783,676,938.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,783,676,938.08/905,041.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,651.52

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