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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,977.65, 1,244,684.88 and 494,081.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,977.65, 1,244,684.88 and 494,081.27 is: 681,807.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,977.65 : 1,244,684.88 = 494,081.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,977.65/1,244,684.88 = 494,081.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,977.65x = 1,244,684.88 × 494,081.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,977.65x = 614,975,480,036.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,975,480,036.77/901,977.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,807.90

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