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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,758.24, 1,244,427.98 and 488,299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,758.24, 1,244,427.98 and 488,299.52 is: 673,854.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,758.24 : 1,244,427.98 = 488,299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,758.24/1,244,427.98 = 488,299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,758.24x = 1,244,427.98 × 488,299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,758.24x = 607,653,585,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,653,585,978.14/901,758.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,854.21

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