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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,516.92, 1,244,054.88 and 493,611.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,516.92, 1,244,054.88 and 493,611.36 is: 681,162.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,516.92 : 1,244,054.88 = 493,611.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,516.92/1,244,054.88 = 493,611.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,516.92x = 1,244,054.88 × 493,611.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,516.92x = 614,079,621,231.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,079,621,231.44/901,516.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,162.61

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