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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,471.37, 1,244,030.67 and 493,573.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,471.37, 1,244,030.67 and 493,573.32 is: 681,131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,471.37 : 1,244,030.67 = 493,573.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,471.37/1,244,030.67 = 493,573.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,471.37x = 1,244,030.67 × 493,573.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,471.37x = 614,020,347,973.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,020,347,973.72/901,471.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,131.28

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