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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,917.76, 1,244,647.04 and 494,026.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,917.76, 1,244,647.04 and 494,026.42 is: 681,756.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,917.76 : 1,244,647.04 = 494,026.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,917.76/1,244,647.04 = 494,026.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,917.76x = 1,244,647.04 × 494,026.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,917.76x = 614,888,521,334.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,888,521,334.80/901,917.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,756.75

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