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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,983.66, 1,244,684.28 and 494,004.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,983.66, 1,244,684.28 and 494,004.25 is: 681,696.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,983.66 : 1,244,684.28 = 494,004.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,983.66/1,244,684.28 = 494,004.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,983.66x = 1,244,684.28 × 494,004.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,983.66x = 614,879,324,228.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,879,324,228.19/901,983.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,696.74

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