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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,391.58, 1,243,935.08 and 493,486.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,391.58, 1,243,935.08 and 493,486.58 is: 681,019.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,391.58 : 1,243,935.08 = 493,486.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,391.58/1,243,935.08 = 493,486.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,391.58x = 1,243,935.08 × 493,486.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,391.58x = 613,865,259,684.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,865,259,684.12/901,391.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,019.52

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