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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,996, 1,244,794.08 and 499,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,996, 1,244,794.08 and 499,588 is: 689,453.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,996 : 1,244,794.08 = 499,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,996/1,244,794.08 = 499,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,996x = 1,244,794.08 × 499,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,996x = 621,884,184,839.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,884,184,839.04/901,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,453.37

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