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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,499.50, 1,245,463.08 and 494,598.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,499.50, 1,245,463.08 and 494,598.02 is: 682,552.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,499.50 : 1,245,463.08 = 494,598.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,499.50/1,245,463.08 = 494,598.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,499.50x = 1,245,463.08 × 494,598.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,499.50x = 616,003,573,351.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,003,573,351.10/902,499.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,552.81

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