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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,583.88, 1,244,130.72 and 493,690.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,583.88, 1,244,130.72 and 493,690.56 is: 681,262.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,583.88 : 1,244,130.72 = 493,690.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,583.88/1,244,130.72 = 493,690.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,583.88x = 1,244,130.72 × 493,690.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,583.88x = 614,215,591,870.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,215,591,870.00/901,583.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,262.84

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