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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,961.16, 1,243,337.46 and 498,590.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,961.16, 1,243,337.46 and 498,590.60 is: 688,061.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,961.16 : 1,243,337.46 = 498,590.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,961.16/1,243,337.46 = 498,590.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,961.16x = 1,243,337.46 × 498,590.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,961.16x = 619,916,370,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,916,370,183.88/900,961.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,061.15

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