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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,225.27, 1,089,104.36 and 498,993.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,225.27, 1,089,104.36 and 498,993.06 is: 688,593.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,225.27 : 1,089,104.36 = 498,993.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,225.27/1,089,104.36 = 498,993.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,225.27x = 1,089,104.36 × 498,993.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,225.27x = 543,455,514,122.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,455,514,122.12/789,225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,593.65

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