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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,601, 1,244,248.26 and 499,193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,601, 1,244,248.26 and 499,193 is: 688,907.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,601 : 1,244,248.26 = 499,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,601/1,244,248.26 = 499,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,601x = 1,244,248.26 × 499,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,601x = 621,120,021,654.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,120,021,654.18/901,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,907.87

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