Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,967.84, 1,241,910 and 497,482.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 899,967.84, 1,241,910 and 497,482.08 is: 686,500.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
899,967.84 : 1,241,910 = 497,482.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
899,967.84/1,241,910 = 497,482.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
899,967.84x = 1,241,910 × 497,482.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
899,967.84x = 617,827,969,972.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 617,827,969,972.80/899,967.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,500.05
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