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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,987.03, 1,244,688.93 and 494,007.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,987.03, 1,244,688.93 and 494,007.63 is: 681,701.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,987.03 : 1,244,688.93 = 494,007.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,987.03/1,244,688.93 = 494,007.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,987.03x = 1,244,688.93 × 494,007.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,987.03x = 614,885,828,396.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,885,828,396.54/901,987.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,701.41

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