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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,327.39, 1,243,831.71 and 493,427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,327.39, 1,243,831.71 and 493,427.96 is: 680,930.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,327.39 : 1,243,831.71 = 493,427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,327.39/1,243,831.71 = 493,427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,327.39x = 1,243,831.71 × 493,427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,327.39x = 613,741,343,248.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,741,343,248.61/901,327.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,930.54

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