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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,000.62, 1,250,281.65 and 498,109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,000.62, 1,250,281.65 and 498,109.40 is: 687,391.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,000.62 : 1,250,281.65 = 498,109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,000.62/1,250,281.65 = 498,109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,000.62x = 1,250,281.65 × 498,109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,000.62x = 622,777,042,512.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,777,042,512.51/906,000.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,391.41

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