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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,979.66, 1,250,220.09 and 498,078.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,979.66, 1,250,220.09 and 498,078.55 is: 687,330.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,979.66 : 1,250,220.09 = 498,078.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,979.66/1,250,220.09 = 498,078.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,979.66x = 1,250,220.09 × 498,078.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,979.66x = 622,707,809,608.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,707,809,608.07/905,979.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,330.89

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