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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,917.70, 1,258,451.36 and 498,455.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,917.70, 1,258,451.36 and 498,455.05 is: 687,870.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,917.70 : 1,258,451.36 = 498,455.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,917.70/1,258,451.36 = 498,455.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,917.70x = 1,258,451.36 × 498,455.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,917.70x = 627,281,432,017.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,281,432,017.65/911,917.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,870.66

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