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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,581.53, 1,244,212.20 and 493,700.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,581.53, 1,244,212.20 and 493,700.58 is: 681,323.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,581.53 : 1,244,212.20 = 493,700.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,581.53/1,244,212.20 = 493,700.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,581.53x = 1,244,212.20 × 493,700.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,581.53x = 614,268,284,783.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,268,284,783.08/901,581.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,323.06

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