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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,516.52, 1,244,088.23 and 493,610.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,516.52, 1,244,088.23 and 493,610.95 is: 681,180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,516.52 : 1,244,088.23 = 493,610.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,516.52/1,244,088.23 = 493,610.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,516.52x = 1,244,088.23 × 493,610.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,516.52x = 614,095,567,959.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,095,567,959.74/901,516.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,180.61

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