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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,523.78, 1,244,099.13 and 493,627.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,523.78, 1,244,099.13 and 493,627.46 is: 681,203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,523.78 : 1,244,099.13 = 493,627.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,523.78/1,244,099.13 = 493,627.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,523.78x = 1,244,099.13 × 493,627.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,523.78x = 614,121,493,530.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,121,493,530.11/901,523.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,203.88

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