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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,271.93, 1,250,628.82 and 498,373.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,271.93, 1,250,628.82 and 498,373.35 is: 687,740.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,271.93 : 1,250,628.82 = 498,373.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,271.93/1,250,628.82 = 498,373.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,271.93x = 1,250,628.82 × 498,373.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,271.93x = 623,280,074,629.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,280,074,629.95/906,271.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,740.68

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