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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,223.50, 1,243,707.88 and 498,815.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,223.50, 1,243,707.88 and 498,815.50 is: 688,376.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,223.50 : 1,243,707.88 = 498,815.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,223.50/1,243,707.88 = 498,815.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,223.50x = 1,243,707.88 × 498,815.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,223.50x = 620,380,768,016.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,380,768,016.14/901,223.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,376.16

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