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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,714.28, 1,244,350.50 and 499,297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,714.28, 1,244,350.50 and 499,297.64 is: 689,022.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,714.28 : 1,244,350.50 = 499,297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,714.28/1,244,350.50 = 499,297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,714.28x = 1,244,350.50 × 499,297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,714.28x = 621,301,267,982.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,301,267,982.82/901,714.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,022.32

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