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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,086.48, 1,244,879.40 and 494,202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,086.48, 1,244,879.40 and 494,202.88 is: 682,000.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,086.48 : 1,244,879.40 = 494,202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,086.48/1,244,879.40 = 494,202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,086.48x = 1,244,879.40 × 494,202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,086.48x = 615,222,984,732.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,222,984,732.67/902,086.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,000.01

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