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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,933.65, 1,244,666.93 and 494,052.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,933.65, 1,244,666.93 and 494,052.75 is: 681,791.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,933.65 : 1,244,666.93 = 494,052.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,933.65/1,244,666.93 = 494,052.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,933.65x = 1,244,666.93 × 494,052.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,933.65x = 614,931,117,130.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,931,117,130.29/901,933.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,791.97

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