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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,814.83, 1,258,308.39 and 498,359.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,814.83, 1,258,308.39 and 498,359.94 is: 687,738.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,814.83 : 1,258,308.39 = 498,359.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,814.83/1,258,308.39 = 498,359.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,814.83x = 1,258,308.39 × 498,359.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,814.83x = 627,090,493,741.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,090,493,741.90/911,814.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,738.86

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