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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,484.67, 1,244,048.94 and 493,586.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,484.67, 1,244,048.94 and 493,586.58 is: 681,149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,484.67 : 1,244,048.94 = 493,586.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,484.67/1,244,048.94 = 493,586.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,484.67x = 1,244,048.94 × 493,586.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,484.67x = 614,045,861,647.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,045,861,647.23/901,484.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,149.53

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