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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,050, 1,243,449 and 498,667.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,050, 1,243,449 and 498,667.92 is: 688,161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,050 : 1,243,449 = 498,667.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,050/1,243,449 = 498,667.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,050x = 1,243,449 × 498,667.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,050x = 620,068,126,456.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,068,126,456.08/901,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,161.73

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