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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,601.13, 1,244,224.86 and 493,696.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,601.13, 1,244,224.86 and 493,696.47 is: 681,309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,601.13 : 1,244,224.86 = 493,696.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,601.13/1,244,224.86 = 493,696.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,601.13x = 1,244,224.86 × 493,696.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,601.13x = 614,269,421,268.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,269,421,268.24/901,601.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,309.51

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