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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,604.95, 1,244,230.13 and 493,700.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,604.95, 1,244,230.13 and 493,700.29 is: 681,314.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,604.95 : 1,244,230.13 = 493,700.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,604.95/1,244,230.13 = 493,700.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,604.95x = 1,244,230.13 × 493,700.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,604.95x = 614,276,776,007.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,276,776,007.74/901,604.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,314.78

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