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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,492.74, 1,244,060.28 and 493,620.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,492.74, 1,244,060.28 and 493,620.43 is: 681,196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,492.74 : 1,244,060.28 = 493,620.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,492.74/1,244,060.28 = 493,620.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,492.74x = 1,244,060.28 × 493,620.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,492.74x = 614,093,567,152.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,093,567,152.43/901,492.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,196.35

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