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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,352.72, 1,243,864.80 and 493,451.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,352.72, 1,243,864.80 and 493,451.25 is: 680,961.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,352.72 : 1,243,864.80 = 493,451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,352.72/1,243,864.80 = 493,451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,352.72x = 1,243,864.80 × 493,451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,352.72x = 613,786,640,391
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,786,640,391/901,352.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,961.66

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