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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,250.48, 1,243,727.21 and 493,352.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,250.48, 1,243,727.21 and 493,352.57 is: 680,827.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,250.48 : 1,243,727.21 = 493,352.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,250.48/1,243,727.21 = 493,352.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,250.48x = 1,243,727.21 × 493,352.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,250.48x = 613,596,012,965.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,596,012,965.67/901,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,827.39

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