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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,150.53, 1,243,591.71 and 487,687.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,150.53, 1,243,591.71 and 487,687.37 is: 673,010.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,150.53 : 1,243,591.71 = 487,687.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,150.53/1,243,591.71 = 487,687.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,150.53x = 1,243,591.71 × 487,687.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,150.53x = 606,483,964,185.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,483,964,185.74/901,150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,010.72

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