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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,998.62, 1,250,278.89 and 498,107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,998.62, 1,250,278.89 and 498,107.40 is: 687,388.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,998.62 : 1,250,278.89 = 498,107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,998.62/1,250,278.89 = 498,107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,998.62x = 1,250,278.89 × 498,107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,998.62x = 622,773,167,172.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,773,167,172.79/905,998.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,388.65

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