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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,599.68, 1,245,587.40 and 494,714.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,599.68, 1,245,587.40 and 494,714.64 is: 682,706.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,599.68 : 1,245,587.40 = 494,714.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,599.68/1,245,587.40 = 494,714.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,599.68x = 1,245,587.40 × 494,714.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,599.68x = 616,210,322,179.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,210,322,179.54/902,599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,706.12

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