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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,339, 1,250,747.82 and 503,931

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,339, 1,250,747.82 and 503,931 is: 695,424.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,339 : 1,250,747.82 = 503,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,339/1,250,747.82 = 503,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,339x = 1,250,747.82 × 503,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,339x = 630,290,599,680.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,290,599,680.42/906,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,424.78

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