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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,603.95, 1,244,228.75 and 493,699.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,603.95, 1,244,228.75 and 493,699.29 is: 681,313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,603.95 : 1,244,228.75 = 493,699.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,603.95/1,244,228.75 = 493,699.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,603.95x = 1,244,228.75 × 493,699.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,603.95x = 614,274,850,472.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,274,850,472.59/901,603.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,313.40

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