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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,186.87, 1,244,998.82 and 494,268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,186.87, 1,244,998.82 and 494,268.84 is: 682,080.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,186.87 : 1,244,998.82 = 494,268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,186.87/1,244,998.82 = 494,268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,186.87x = 1,244,998.82 × 494,268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,186.87x = 615,364,120,091.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,364,120,091.43/902,186.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,080.56

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