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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,729.61, 1,249,919.70 and 497,869.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,729.61, 1,249,919.70 and 497,869.16 is: 687,066.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,729.61 : 1,249,919.70 = 497,869.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,729.61/1,249,919.70 = 497,869.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,729.61x = 1,249,919.70 × 497,869.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,729.61x = 622,296,474,231.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,296,474,231.25/905,729.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,066.50

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