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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,831.92, 1,251,437.64 and 498,939.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,831.92, 1,251,437.64 and 498,939.14 is: 688,541.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,831.92 : 1,251,437.64 = 498,939.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,831.92/1,251,437.64 = 498,939.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,831.92x = 1,251,437.64 × 498,939.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,831.92x = 624,391,219,865.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,391,219,865.23/906,831.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,541.29

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