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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,600.26, 1,244,223.66 and 493,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,600.26, 1,244,223.66 and 493,695.60 is: 681,308.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,600.26 : 1,244,223.66 = 493,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,600.26/1,244,223.66 = 493,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,600.26x = 1,244,223.66 × 493,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,600.26x = 614,267,746,357.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,267,746,357.90/901,600.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,308.31

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