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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,962.91, 1,244,664.59 and 494,066.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,962.91, 1,244,664.59 and 494,066.58 is: 681,787.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,962.91 : 1,244,664.59 = 494,066.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,962.91/1,244,664.59 = 494,066.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,962.91x = 1,244,664.59 × 494,066.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,962.91x = 614,947,177,228.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,947,177,228.40/901,962.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,787.65

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