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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,238.46, 1,348,857.68 and 499,688.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,238.46, 1,348,857.68 and 499,688.14 is: 749,532.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,238.46 : 1,348,857.68 = 499,688.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,238.46/1,348,857.68 = 499,688.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,238.46x = 1,348,857.68 × 499,688.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,238.46x = 674,008,185,243.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,008,185,243.92/899,238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,532.20

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