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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,893, 1,241,878.26 and 497,510.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,893, 1,241,878.26 and 497,510.92 is: 686,579.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,893 : 1,241,878.26 = 497,510.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,893/1,241,878.26 = 497,510.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,893x = 1,241,878.26 × 497,510.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,893x = 617,847,995,660.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,847,995,660.60/899,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,579.40

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