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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,909.76, 1,250,171.36 and 498,028.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,909.76, 1,250,171.36 and 498,028.72 is: 687,288.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,909.76 : 1,250,171.36 = 498,028.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,909.76/1,250,171.36 = 498,028.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,909.76x = 1,250,171.36 × 498,028.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,909.76x = 622,621,242,201.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,621,242,201.46/905,909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,288.37

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