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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,184.96, 1,243,635.60 and 493,288.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,184.96, 1,243,635.60 and 493,288.88 is: 680,738.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,184.96 : 1,243,635.60 = 493,288.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,184.96/1,243,635.60 = 493,288.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,184.96x = 1,243,635.60 × 493,288.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,184.96x = 613,471,612,252.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,471,612,252.13/901,184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,738.85

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