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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,049.52, 1,258,630.87 and 498,591.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,049.52, 1,258,630.87 and 498,591.29 is: 688,057.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,049.52 : 1,258,630.87 = 498,591.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,049.52/1,258,630.87 = 498,591.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,049.52x = 1,258,630.87 × 498,591.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,049.52x = 627,542,392,253.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,542,392,253.70/912,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,057.37

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