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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,811, 1,244,538.30 and 499,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,811, 1,244,538.30 and 499,403 is: 689,197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,811 : 1,244,538.30 = 499,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,811/1,244,538.30 = 499,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,811x = 1,244,538.30 × 499,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,811x = 621,526,160,634.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,526,160,634.90/901,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,197.80

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