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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,592, 1,244,235.84 and 499,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,592, 1,244,235.84 and 499,184 is: 688,895.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,592 : 1,244,235.84 = 499,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,592/1,244,235.84 = 499,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,592x = 1,244,235.84 × 499,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,592x = 621,102,623,554.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,102,623,554.56/901,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,895.45

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