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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,917.12, 1,244,630.70 and 494,015.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,917.12, 1,244,630.70 and 494,015.16 is: 681,732.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,917.12 : 1,244,630.70 = 494,015.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,917.12/1,244,630.70 = 494,015.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,917.12x = 1,244,630.70 × 494,015.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,917.12x = 614,866,434,401.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,866,434,401.41/901,917.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,732.75

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