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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,884.72, 1,244,601.08 and 494,001.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,884.72, 1,244,601.08 and 494,001.19 is: 681,721.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,884.72 : 1,244,601.08 = 494,001.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,884.72/1,244,601.08 = 494,001.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,884.72x = 1,244,601.08 × 494,001.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,884.72x = 614,834,414,595.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,834,414,595.29/901,884.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,721.73

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