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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,055.47, 1,244,832.86 and 494,156.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,055.47, 1,244,832.86 and 494,156.73 is: 681,934.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,055.47 : 1,244,832.86 = 494,156.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,055.47/1,244,832.86 = 494,156.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,055.47x = 1,244,832.86 × 494,156.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,055.47x = 615,142,533,023.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,142,533,023.36/902,055.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,934.27

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