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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,897.27, 1,250,153.64 and 498,016.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,897.27, 1,250,153.64 and 498,016.10 is: 687,270.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,897.27 : 1,250,153.64 = 498,016.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,897.27/1,250,153.64 = 498,016.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,897.27x = 1,250,153.64 × 498,016.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,897.27x = 622,596,640,193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,596,640,193.60/905,897.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,270.69

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