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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,304.14, 1,250,731.81 and 498,437.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,304.14, 1,250,731.81 and 498,437.55 is: 687,861.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,304.14 : 1,250,731.81 = 498,437.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,304.14/1,250,731.81 = 498,437.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,304.14x = 1,250,731.81 × 498,437.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,304.14x = 623,411,699,083.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,411,699,083.47/906,304.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,861.47

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