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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,533.42, 1,245,505.66 and 494,626.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,533.42, 1,245,505.66 and 494,626.31 is: 682,589.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,533.42 : 1,245,505.66 = 494,626.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,533.42/1,245,505.66 = 494,626.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,533.42x = 1,245,505.66 × 494,626.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,533.42x = 616,059,875,684.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,059,875,684.71/902,533.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,589.55

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