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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,504.93, 1,422,470.22 and 498,977.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,504.93, 1,422,470.22 and 498,977.88 is: 748,315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,504.93 : 1,422,470.22 = 498,977.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,504.93/1,422,470.22 = 498,977.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,504.93x = 1,422,470.22 × 498,977.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,504.93x = 709,781,174,738.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,781,174,738.73/948,504.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,315.75

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