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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,087.08, 887,378.07 and 498,391.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,087.08, 887,378.07 and 498,391.93 is: 686,649.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,087.08 : 887,378.07 = 498,391.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,087.08/887,378.07 = 498,391.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,087.08x = 887,378.07 × 498,391.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,087.08x = 442,262,068,946.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,262,068,946.98/644,087.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,649.50

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