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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,162.08, 1,242,220.56 and 497,754.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,162.08, 1,242,220.56 and 497,754.08 is: 686,898.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,162.08 : 1,242,220.56 = 497,754.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,162.08/1,242,220.56 = 497,754.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,162.08x = 1,242,220.56 × 497,754.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,162.08x = 618,320,351,999.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,320,351,999.89/900,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,898.91

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