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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,551.26, 1,245,536.73 and 494,625.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,551.26, 1,245,536.73 and 494,625.93 is: 682,592.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,551.26 : 1,245,536.73 = 494,625.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,551.26/1,245,536.73 = 494,625.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,551.26x = 1,245,536.73 × 494,625.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,551.26x = 616,074,763,425.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,074,763,425.41/902,551.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,592.55

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