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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922,188, 1,272,619.44 and 498,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922,188, 1,272,619.44 and 498,252 is: 687,587.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922,188 : 1,272,619.44 = 498,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922,188/1,272,619.44 = 498,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922,188x = 1,272,619.44 × 498,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922,188x = 634,085,181,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,085,181,218.88/922,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,587.76

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