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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,605.46, 1,244,160.30 and 493,712.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,605.46, 1,244,160.30 and 493,712.14 is: 681,292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,605.46 : 1,244,160.30 = 493,712.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,605.46/1,244,160.30 = 493,712.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,605.46x = 1,244,160.30 × 493,712.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,605.46x = 614,257,044,216.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,257,044,216.04/901,605.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,292.51

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