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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,935.51, 1,244,688.87 and 494,037.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,935.51, 1,244,688.87 and 494,037.33 is: 681,781.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,935.51 : 1,244,688.87 = 494,037.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,935.51/1,244,688.87 = 494,037.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,935.51x = 1,244,688.87 × 494,037.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,935.51x = 614,922,766,015.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,922,766,015.52/901,935.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,781.30

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