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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,551.76, 1,245,537.42 and 494,626.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,551.76, 1,245,537.42 and 494,626.43 is: 682,593.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,551.76 : 1,245,537.42 = 494,626.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,551.76/1,245,537.42 = 494,626.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,551.76x = 1,245,537.42 × 494,626.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,551.76x = 616,075,727,486.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,075,727,486.01/902,551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,593.24

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