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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,599.01, 1,244,221.93 and 493,694.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,599.01, 1,244,221.93 and 493,694.35 is: 681,306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,599.01 : 1,244,221.93 = 493,694.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,599.01/1,244,221.93 = 493,694.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,599.01x = 1,244,221.93 × 493,694.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,599.01x = 614,265,334,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,265,334,493.66/901,599.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,306.58

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