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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,868.38, 1,250,114.16 and 497,987.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,868.38, 1,250,114.16 and 497,987.42 is: 687,231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,868.38 : 1,250,114.16 = 497,987.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,868.38/1,250,114.16 = 497,987.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,868.38x = 1,250,114.16 × 497,987.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,868.38x = 622,541,118,993.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,541,118,993.30/905,868.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,231.32

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