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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,601.10, 1,023,901.65 and 493,644.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,601.10, 1,023,901.65 and 493,644.30 is: 740,466.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,601.10 : 1,023,901.65 = 493,644.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,601.10/1,023,901.65 = 493,644.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,601.10x = 1,023,901.65 × 493,644.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,601.10x = 505,443,213,283.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,443,213,283.10/682,601.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,466.45

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