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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,646.09, 1,245,661.44 and 494,739

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,646.09, 1,245,661.44 and 494,739 is: 682,745.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,646.09 : 1,245,661.44 = 494,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,646.09/1,245,661.44 = 494,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,646.09x = 1,245,661.44 × 494,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,646.09x = 616,277,295,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,277,295,164.16/902,646.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,745.21

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