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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,460.29, 1,244,015.26 and 493,562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,460.29, 1,244,015.26 and 493,562.16 is: 681,115.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,460.29 : 1,244,015.26 = 493,562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,460.29/1,244,015.26 = 493,562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,460.29x = 1,244,015.26 × 493,562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,460.29x = 613,998,860,340.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,998,860,340.94/901,460.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,115.82

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