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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,736.96, 1,244,398.92 and 488,278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,736.96, 1,244,398.92 and 488,278.26 is: 673,825.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,736.96 : 1,244,398.92 = 488,278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,736.96/1,244,398.92 = 488,278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,736.96x = 1,244,398.92 × 488,278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,736.96x = 607,612,937,572.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,612,937,572.44/901,736.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,825.04

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