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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,161.20, 1,243,583.88 and 493,253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,161.20, 1,243,583.88 and 493,253.12 is: 680,679.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,161.20 : 1,243,583.88 = 493,253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,161.20/1,243,583.88 = 493,253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,161.20x = 1,243,583.88 × 493,253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,161.20x = 613,401,628,791.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,401,628,791.71/901,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,679.14

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