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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,931, 1,241,930.70 and 497,548.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,931, 1,241,930.70 and 497,548.92 is: 686,631.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,931 : 1,241,930.70 = 497,548.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,931/1,241,930.70 = 497,548.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,931x = 1,241,930.70 × 497,548.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,931x = 617,921,278,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,921,278,499.84/899,931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,631.84

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