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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,231.68, 1,251,956.61 and 493,750.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907,231.68, 1,251,956.61 and 493,750.98 is: 681,363.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907,231.68 : 1,251,956.61 = 493,750.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907,231.68/1,251,956.61 = 493,750.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907,231.68x = 1,251,956.61 × 493,750.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907,231.68x = 618,154,803,104.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,154,803,104.98/907,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,363.78

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