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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,773.87, 1,244,447.92 and 493,876.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,773.87, 1,244,447.92 and 493,876.66 is: 681,549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,773.87 : 1,244,447.92 = 493,876.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,773.87/1,244,447.92 = 493,876.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,773.87x = 1,244,447.92 × 493,876.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,773.87x = 614,603,782,273.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,603,782,273.55/901,773.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,549.78

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