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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,389.84, 1,243,918.35 and 493,518.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,389.84, 1,243,918.35 and 493,518.12 is: 681,055.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,389.84 : 1,243,918.35 = 493,518.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,389.84/1,243,918.35 = 493,518.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,389.84x = 1,243,918.35 × 493,518.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,389.84x = 613,896,245,525.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,896,245,525.50/901,389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,055.21

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