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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,767.42, 1,258,242.89 and 498,312.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,767.42, 1,258,242.89 and 498,312.56 is: 687,673.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,767.42 : 1,258,242.89 = 498,312.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,767.42/1,258,242.89 = 498,312.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,767.42x = 1,258,242.89 × 498,312.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,767.42x = 626,998,241,711.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,998,241,711.34/911,767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,673.44

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