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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,934.51, 1,244,687.49 and 494,036.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,934.51, 1,244,687.49 and 494,036.33 is: 681,779.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,934.51 : 1,244,687.49 = 494,036.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,934.51/1,244,687.49 = 494,036.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,934.51x = 1,244,687.49 × 494,036.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,934.51x = 614,920,833,333.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,920,833,333.07/901,934.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,779.92

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