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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,964.75, 1,250,199.50 and 498,063.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,964.75, 1,250,199.50 and 498,063.62 is: 687,310.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,964.75 : 1,250,199.50 = 498,063.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,964.75/1,250,199.50 = 498,063.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,964.75x = 1,250,199.50 × 498,063.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,964.75x = 622,678,889,670.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,678,889,670.46/905,964.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,310.28

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