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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,343.94, 1,250,729.69 and 498,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,343.94, 1,250,729.69 and 498,445.80 is: 687,841.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,343.94 : 1,250,729.69 = 498,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,343.94/1,250,729.69 = 498,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,343.94x = 1,250,729.69 × 498,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,343.94x = 623,420,958,423.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,420,958,423.57/906,343.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,841.49

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