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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,278.60, 1,377,417.90 and 498,374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,278.60, 1,377,417.90 and 498,374.60 is: 747,561.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,278.60 : 1,377,417.90 = 498,374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,278.60/1,377,417.90 = 498,374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,278.60x = 1,377,417.90 × 498,374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,278.60x = 686,470,094,945.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,470,094,945.34/918,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,561.90

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