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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,549.47, 1,242,768.08 and 492,642.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,549.47, 1,242,768.08 and 492,642.55 is: 679,852.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,549.47 : 1,242,768.08 = 492,642.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,549.47/1,242,768.08 = 492,642.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,549.47x = 1,242,768.08 × 492,642.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,549.47x = 612,240,430,419.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,240,430,419.67/900,549.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,852.08

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