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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,085.66, 1,244,879.73 and 494,178.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,085.66, 1,244,879.73 and 494,178.57 is: 681,967.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,085.66 : 1,244,879.73 = 494,178.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,085.66/1,244,879.73 = 494,178.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,085.66x = 1,244,879.73 × 494,178.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,085.66x = 615,192,884,793.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,192,884,793.39/902,085.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,967.26

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