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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,966.32, 1,244,729.70 and 494,061.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,966.32, 1,244,729.70 and 494,061.66 is: 681,813.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,966.32 : 1,244,729.70 = 494,061.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,966.32/1,244,729.70 = 494,061.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,966.32x = 1,244,729.70 × 494,061.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,966.32x = 614,973,221,833.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,973,221,833.30/901,966.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,813.95

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