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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,622.26, 914,457.15 and 498,985.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,622.26, 914,457.15 and 498,985.79 is: 688,629.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,622.26 : 914,457.15 = 498,985.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,622.26/914,457.15 = 498,985.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,622.26x = 914,457.15 × 498,985.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,622.26x = 456,301,118,841.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,301,118,841.61/662,622.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,629.33

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