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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,905, 1,274,988.90 and 499,969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,905, 1,274,988.90 and 499,969 is: 689,957.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,905 : 1,274,988.90 = 499,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,905/1,274,988.90 = 499,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,905x = 1,274,988.90 × 499,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,905x = 637,454,925,344.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,454,925,344.10/923,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,957.22

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