Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,507.42, 1,250,982.75 and 498,651.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 906,507.42, 1,250,982.75 and 498,651.06 is: 688,139.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
906,507.42 : 1,250,982.75 = 498,651.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
906,507.42/1,250,982.75 = 498,651.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
906,507.42x = 1,250,982.75 × 498,651.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
906,507.42x = 623,803,874,329.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 623,803,874,329.22/906,507.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,139.84
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