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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,174.30, 1,250,488.53 and 498,273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,174.30, 1,250,488.53 and 498,273.30 is: 687,599.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,174.30 : 1,250,488.53 = 498,273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,174.30/1,250,488.53 = 498,273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,174.30x = 1,250,488.53 × 498,273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,174.30x = 623,085,046,455.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,085,046,455.25/906,174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,599.56

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