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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,809, 1,244,535.54 and 499,401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,809, 1,244,535.54 and 499,401 is: 689,195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,809 : 1,244,535.54 = 499,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,809/1,244,535.54 = 499,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,809x = 1,244,535.54 × 499,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,809x = 621,522,293,211.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,522,293,211.54/901,809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,195.04

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