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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,543.86, 1,244,130.85 and 493,671.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,543.86, 1,244,130.85 and 493,671.55 is: 681,266.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,543.86 : 1,244,130.85 = 493,671.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,543.86/1,244,130.85 = 493,671.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,543.86x = 1,244,130.85 × 493,671.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,543.86x = 614,192,005,122.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,192,005,122.32/901,543.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,266.92

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