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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,700.03, 1,251,196.61 and 498,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,700.03, 1,251,196.61 and 498,736 is: 688,228.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,700.03 : 1,251,196.61 = 498,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,700.03/1,251,196.61 = 498,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,700.03x = 1,251,196.61 × 498,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,700.03x = 624,016,792,484.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,016,792,484.96/906,700.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,228.49

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