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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,129.70, 922,882.35 and 498,031.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,129.70, 922,882.35 and 498,031.70 is: 745,986.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,129.70 : 922,882.35 = 498,031.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,129.70/922,882.35 = 498,031.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,129.70x = 922,882.35 × 498,031.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,129.70x = 459,624,665,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,624,665,670.50/616,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,986.87

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