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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,741.08, 864,067.34 and 498,109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,741.08, 864,067.34 and 498,109.08 is: 686,726.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,741.08 : 864,067.34 = 498,109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,741.08/864,067.34 = 498,109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,741.08x = 864,067.34 × 498,109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,741.08x = 430,399,787,785.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,399,787,785.45/626,741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,726.63

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