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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,886.14, 1,245,955.89 and 494,974.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,886.14, 1,245,955.89 and 494,974.04 is: 683,049.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,886.14 : 1,245,955.89 = 494,974.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,886.14/1,245,955.89 = 494,974.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,886.14x = 1,245,955.89 × 494,974.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,886.14x = 616,715,820,535.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,715,820,535.10/902,886.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,049.38

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