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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,361.98, 1,245,238.03 and 494,444.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,361.98, 1,245,238.03 and 494,444.10 is: 682,321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,361.98 : 1,245,238.03 = 494,444.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,361.98/1,245,238.03 = 494,444.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,361.98x = 1,245,238.03 × 494,444.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,361.98x = 615,700,595,793.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,700,595,793.01/902,361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,321.08

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