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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,552.02, 1,244,225.25 and 499,144.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,552.02, 1,244,225.25 and 499,144.02 is: 688,864.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,552.02 : 1,244,225.25 = 499,144.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,552.02/1,244,225.25 = 499,144.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,552.02x = 1,244,225.25 × 499,144.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,552.02x = 621,047,593,070.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,047,593,070.51/901,552.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,864.96

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