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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922,944, 1,273,662.72 and 499,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922,944, 1,273,662.72 and 499,008 is: 688,631.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922,944 : 1,273,662.72 = 499,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922,944/1,273,662.72 = 499,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922,944x = 1,273,662.72 × 499,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922,944x = 635,567,886,581.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,567,886,581.76/922,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,631.04

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