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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,615.38, 1,249,779.20 and 497,731.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,615.38, 1,249,779.20 and 497,731.68 is: 686,886.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,615.38 : 1,249,779.20 = 497,731.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,615.38/1,249,779.20 = 497,731.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,615.38x = 1,249,779.20 × 497,731.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,615.38x = 622,054,700,845.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,054,700,845.06/905,615.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,886.19

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