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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,461.29, 1,244,016.64 and 493,563.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,461.29, 1,244,016.64 and 493,563.16 is: 681,117.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,461.29 : 1,244,016.64 = 493,563.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,461.29/1,244,016.64 = 493,563.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,461.29x = 1,244,016.64 × 493,563.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,461.29x = 614,000,783,930.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,000,783,930.98/901,461.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,117.19

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