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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,859.48, 1,244,579.56 and 493,998.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,859.48, 1,244,579.56 and 493,998.92 is: 681,725.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,859.48 : 1,244,579.56 = 493,998.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,859.48/1,244,579.56 = 493,998.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,859.48x = 1,244,579.56 × 493,998.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,859.48x = 614,820,958,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,820,958,494.08/901,859.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,725.89

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