Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,582.06, 1,244,212.87 and 493,701.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 901,582.06, 1,244,212.87 and 493,701.02 is: 681,323.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
901,582.06 : 1,244,212.87 = 493,701.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
901,582.06/1,244,212.87 = 493,701.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
901,582.06x = 1,244,212.87 × 493,701.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
901,582.06x = 614,269,163,016.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 614,269,163,016.13/901,582.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,323.63
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