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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,970.53, 1,250,207.46 and 498,069.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,970.53, 1,250,207.46 and 498,069.42 is: 687,318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,970.53 : 1,250,207.46 = 498,069.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,970.53/1,250,207.46 = 498,069.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,970.53x = 1,250,207.46 × 498,069.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,970.53x = 622,690,104,481.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,690,104,481.87/905,970.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,318.28

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