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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,985.41, 1,244,686.70 and 494,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,985.41, 1,244,686.70 and 494,006 is: 681,699.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,985.41 : 1,244,686.70 = 494,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,985.41/1,244,686.70 = 494,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,985.41x = 1,244,686.70 × 494,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,985.41x = 614,882,695,450.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,882,695,450.17/901,985.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,699.16

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