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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,823.83, 1,244,467.26 and 493,846.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,823.83, 1,244,467.26 and 493,846.50 is: 681,480.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,823.83 : 1,244,467.26 = 493,846.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,823.83/1,244,467.26 = 493,846.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,823.83x = 1,244,467.26 × 493,846.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,823.83x = 614,575,800,715.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,575,800,715.59/901,823.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,480.99

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