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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,992, 1,244,788.56 and 499,584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,992, 1,244,788.56 and 499,584 is: 689,447.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,992 : 1,244,788.56 = 499,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,992/1,244,788.56 = 499,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,992x = 1,244,788.56 × 499,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,992x = 621,876,447,959.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,876,447,959.04/901,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,447.85

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