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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,907.76, 1,250,168.60 and 498,026.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,907.76, 1,250,168.60 and 498,026.72 is: 687,285.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,907.76 : 1,250,168.60 = 498,026.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,907.76/1,250,168.60 = 498,026.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,907.76x = 1,250,168.60 × 498,026.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,907.76x = 622,617,367,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,617,367,304.99/905,907.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,285.61

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