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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,125.60, 1,377,188.40 and 498,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,125.60, 1,377,188.40 and 498,221.60 is: 747,332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,125.60 : 1,377,188.40 = 498,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,125.60/1,377,188.40 = 498,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,125.60x = 1,377,188.40 × 498,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,125.60x = 686,145,008,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,145,008,149.44/918,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,332.40

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