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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,492.70, 1,244,021.42 and 493,587.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,492.70, 1,244,021.42 and 493,587.14 is: 681,129.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,492.70 : 1,244,021.42 = 493,587.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,492.70/1,244,021.42 = 493,587.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,492.70x = 1,244,021.42 × 493,587.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,492.70x = 614,032,972,328.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,032,972,328.60/901,492.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,129.17

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