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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,600.52, 1,244,224.01 and 493,695.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,600.52, 1,244,224.01 and 493,695.86 is: 681,308.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,600.52 : 1,244,224.01 = 493,695.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,600.52/1,244,224.01 = 493,695.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,600.52x = 1,244,224.01 × 493,695.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,600.52x = 614,268,233,960.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,268,233,960.00/901,600.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,308.65

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