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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,507.86, 1,244,042.46 and 493,602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,507.86, 1,244,042.46 and 493,602.30 is: 681,150.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,507.86 : 1,244,042.46 = 493,602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,507.86/1,244,042.46 = 493,602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,507.86x = 1,244,042.46 × 493,602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,507.86x = 614,062,219,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,062,219,553.66/901,507.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,150.16

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