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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,303.95, 1,250,731.55 and 498,437.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,303.95, 1,250,731.55 and 498,437.36 is: 687,861.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,303.95 : 1,250,731.55 = 498,437.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,303.95/1,250,731.55 = 498,437.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,303.95x = 1,250,731.55 × 498,437.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,303.95x = 623,411,335,289.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,411,335,289.06/906,303.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,861.21

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