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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,443.68, 1,245,373.74 and 494,480.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,443.68, 1,245,373.74 and 494,480.70 is: 682,384.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,443.68 : 1,245,373.74 = 494,480.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,443.68/1,245,373.74 = 494,480.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,443.68x = 1,245,373.74 × 494,480.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,443.68x = 615,813,278,716.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,813,278,716.82/902,443.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,384.17

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