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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,797, 1,244,518.98 and 499,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,797, 1,244,518.98 and 499,389 is: 689,178.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,797 : 1,244,518.98 = 499,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,797/1,244,518.98 = 499,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,797x = 1,244,518.98 × 499,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,797x = 621,499,088,903.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,499,088,903.22/901,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,178.48

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