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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,026.78, 1,251,708.32 and 499,175.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907,026.78, 1,251,708.32 and 499,175.58 is: 688,868.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907,026.78 : 1,251,708.32 = 499,175.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907,026.78/1,251,708.32 = 499,175.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907,026.78x = 1,251,708.32 × 499,175.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907,026.78x = 624,822,226,626.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,822,226,626.83/907,026.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,868.55

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