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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,604.94, 1,244,230.12 and 493,700.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,604.94, 1,244,230.12 and 493,700.28 is: 681,314.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,604.94 : 1,244,230.12 = 493,700.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,604.94/1,244,230.12 = 493,700.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,604.94x = 1,244,230.12 × 493,700.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,604.94x = 614,276,758,628.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,276,758,628.43/901,604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,314.77

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