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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,185.37, 1,244,996.75 and 494,267.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,185.37, 1,244,996.75 and 494,267.34 is: 682,078.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,185.37 : 1,244,996.75 = 494,267.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,185.37/1,244,996.75 = 494,267.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,185.37x = 1,244,996.75 × 494,267.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,185.37x = 615,361,229,459.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,361,229,459.81/902,185.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,078.49

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