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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,006.28, 1,244,752.92 and 494,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,006.28, 1,244,752.92 and 494,116.20 is: 681,871.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,006.28 : 1,244,752.92 = 494,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,006.28/1,244,752.92 = 494,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,006.28x = 1,244,752.92 × 494,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,006.28x = 615,052,582,769.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,052,582,769.30/902,006.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,871.73

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