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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,156.58, 1,251,829.40 and 499,297.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907,156.58, 1,251,829.40 and 499,297.15 is: 689,004.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907,156.58 : 1,251,829.40 = 499,297.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907,156.58/1,251,829.40 = 499,297.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907,156.58x = 1,251,829.40 × 499,297.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907,156.58x = 625,034,846,080.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,034,846,080.15/907,156.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,004.37

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