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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,155.91, 1,250,531.19 and 498,291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,155.91, 1,250,531.19 and 498,291.21 is: 687,661.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,155.91 : 1,250,531.19 = 498,291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,155.91/1,250,531.19 = 498,291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,155.91x = 1,250,531.19 × 498,291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,155.91x = 623,128,699,807.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,128,699,807.84/906,155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,661.68

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