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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,680.28, 1,244,303.58 and 499,263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,680.28, 1,244,303.58 and 499,263.64 is: 688,975.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,680.28 : 1,244,303.58 = 499,263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,680.28/1,244,303.58 = 499,263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,680.28x = 1,244,303.58 × 499,263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,680.28x = 621,235,534,615.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,235,534,615.83/901,680.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,975.40

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