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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,486.36, 1,244,051.33 and 493,613.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,486.36, 1,244,051.33 and 493,613.47 is: 681,186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,486.36 : 1,244,051.33 = 493,613.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,486.36/1,244,051.33 = 493,613.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,486.36x = 1,244,051.33 × 493,613.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,486.36x = 614,080,492,946.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,080,492,946.41/901,486.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,186.67

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