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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,155.38, 1,250,509.08 and 498,275.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,155.38, 1,250,509.08 and 498,275.02 is: 687,627.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,155.38 : 1,250,509.08 = 498,275.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,155.38/1,250,509.08 = 498,275.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,155.38x = 1,250,509.08 × 498,275.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,155.38x = 623,097,436,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,097,436,847.18/906,155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,627.59

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