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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,012.88, 1,243,381.19 and 493,106.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,012.88, 1,243,381.19 and 493,106.60 is: 680,478.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,012.88 : 1,243,381.19 = 493,106.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,012.88/1,243,381.19 = 493,106.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,012.88x = 1,243,381.19 × 493,106.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,012.88x = 613,119,471,747.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,119,471,747.77/901,012.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,478.03

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