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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,710, 1,244,350.88 and 488,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,710, 1,244,350.88 and 488,244.80 is: 673,772.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,710 : 1,244,350.88 = 488,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,710/1,244,350.88 = 488,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,710x = 1,244,350.88 × 488,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,710x = 607,547,846,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,547,846,535.42/901,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,772.99

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