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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,297.81, 1,245,170.27 and 494,425.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,297.81, 1,245,170.27 and 494,425.01 is: 682,306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,297.81 : 1,245,170.27 = 494,425.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,297.81/1,245,170.27 = 494,425.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,297.81x = 1,245,170.27 × 494,425.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,297.81x = 615,643,327,545.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,643,327,545.44/902,297.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,306.13

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