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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,865.53, 1,245,946.49 and 494,959.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,865.53, 1,245,946.49 and 494,959.96 is: 683,040.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,865.53 : 1,245,946.49 = 494,959.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,865.53/1,245,946.49 = 494,959.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,865.53x = 1,245,946.49 × 494,959.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,865.53x = 616,693,625,791.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,693,625,791.27/902,865.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,040.39

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