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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,550.60, 1,245,499.74 and 494,643.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,550.60, 1,245,499.74 and 494,643.51 is: 682,597.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,550.60 : 1,245,499.74 = 494,643.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,550.60/1,245,499.74 = 494,643.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,550.60x = 1,245,499.74 × 494,643.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,550.60x = 616,078,363,097.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,078,363,097.69/902,550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,597.03

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