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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,602, 1,244,249.64 and 499,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,602, 1,244,249.64 and 499,194 is: 688,909.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,602 : 1,244,249.64 = 499,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,602/1,244,249.64 = 499,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,602x = 1,244,249.64 × 499,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,602x = 621,121,954,790.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,121,954,790.16/901,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,909.25

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