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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,647, 1,244,311.80 and 499,239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,647, 1,244,311.80 and 499,239 is: 688,971.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,647 : 1,244,311.80 = 499,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,647/1,244,311.80 = 499,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,647x = 1,244,311.80 × 499,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,647x = 621,208,978,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,208,978,720.20/901,647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,971.38

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