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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,573.52, 1,244,254.92 and 499,165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,573.52, 1,244,254.92 and 499,165.52 is: 688,894.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,573.52 : 1,244,254.92 = 499,165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,573.52/1,244,254.92 = 499,165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,573.52x = 1,244,254.92 × 499,165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,573.52x = 621,089,154,154.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,089,154,154.36/901,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,894.63

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