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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,291.18, 1,252,051.92 and 499,384.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907,291.18, 1,252,051.92 and 499,384.28 is: 689,144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907,291.18 : 1,252,051.92 = 499,384.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907,291.18/1,252,051.92 = 499,384.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907,291.18x = 1,252,051.92 × 499,384.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907,291.18x = 625,255,046,591.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,255,046,591.82/907,291.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,144.85

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