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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,039.44, 901,588.32 and 495,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,039.44, 901,588.32 and 495,666 is: 743,523.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,039.44 : 901,588.32 = 495,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,039.44/901,588.32 = 495,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,039.44x = 901,588.32 × 495,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,039.44x = 446,886,676,221.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,886,676,221.12/601,039.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,523.05

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