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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,936.51, 1,244,690.25 and 494,038.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,936.51, 1,244,690.25 and 494,038.33 is: 681,782.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,936.51 : 1,244,690.25 = 494,038.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,936.51/1,244,690.25 = 494,038.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,936.51x = 1,244,690.25 × 494,038.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,936.51x = 614,924,692,477.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,924,692,477.28/901,936.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,782.68

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