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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922,912, 1,273,618.56 and 498,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922,912, 1,273,618.56 and 498,976 is: 688,586.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922,912 : 1,273,618.56 = 498,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922,912/1,273,618.56 = 498,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922,912x = 1,273,618.56 × 498,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922,912x = 635,505,094,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,505,094,594.56/922,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,586.88

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