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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,227.92, 1,243,692.72 and 493,329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,227.92, 1,243,692.72 and 493,329.88 is: 680,794.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,227.92 : 1,243,692.72 = 493,329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,227.92/1,243,692.72 = 493,329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,227.92x = 1,243,692.72 × 493,329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,227.92x = 613,550,774,096.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,550,774,096.01/901,227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,794.24

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