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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,701.03, 1,251,197.99 and 498,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,701.03, 1,251,197.99 and 498,737 is: 688,229.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,701.03 : 1,251,197.99 = 498,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,701.03/1,251,197.99 = 498,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,701.03x = 1,251,197.99 × 498,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,701.03x = 624,018,731,938.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,018,731,938.63/906,701.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,229.87

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