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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,731.20, 1,252,678.38 and 499,871

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907,731.20, 1,252,678.38 and 499,871 is: 689,827.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907,731.20 : 1,252,678.38 = 499,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907,731.20/1,252,678.38 = 499,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907,731.20x = 1,252,678.38 × 499,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907,731.20x = 626,177,594,488.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,177,594,488.98/907,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,827.11

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