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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,562.41, 1,251,063.96 and 493,102.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,562.41, 1,251,063.96 and 493,102.51 is: 680,485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,562.41 : 1,251,063.96 = 493,102.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,562.41/1,251,063.96 = 493,102.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,562.41x = 1,251,063.96 × 493,102.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,562.41x = 616,902,778,846.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,902,778,846.54/906,562.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,485.73

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