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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,977.39, 1,244,684.56 and 494,081.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,977.39, 1,244,684.56 and 494,081.04 is: 681,807.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,977.39 : 1,244,684.56 = 494,081.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,977.39/1,244,684.56 = 494,081.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,977.39x = 1,244,684.56 × 494,081.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,977.39x = 614,975,035,973.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,975,035,973.97/901,977.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,807.60

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