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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,580.56, 1,244,210.80 and 493,699.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,580.56, 1,244,210.80 and 493,699.52 is: 681,321.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,580.56 : 1,244,210.80 = 493,699.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,580.56/1,244,210.80 = 493,699.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,580.56x = 1,244,210.80 × 493,699.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,580.56x = 614,266,274,738.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,266,274,738.82/901,580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,321.56

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