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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,969.01, 1,258,495.27 and 498,487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,969.01, 1,258,495.27 and 498,487.20 is: 687,900.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,969.01 : 1,258,495.27 = 498,487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,969.01/1,258,495.27 = 498,487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,969.01x = 1,258,495.27 × 498,487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,969.01x = 627,343,777,389.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,343,777,389.97/911,969.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,900.32

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