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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,990.24, 1,375,480.56 and 498,923.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,990.24, 1,375,480.56 and 498,923.68 is: 748,382.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,990.24 : 1,375,480.56 = 498,923.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,990.24/1,375,480.56 = 498,923.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,990.24x = 1,375,480.56 × 498,923.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,990.24x = 686,259,822,763.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,259,822,763.66/916,990.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,382.91

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