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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289,691.38, 1,777,898.31 and 901,300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289,691.38, 1,777,898.31 and 901,300.94 is: 1,242,484.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289,691.38 : 1,777,898.31 = 901,300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289,691.38/1,777,898.31 = 901,300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289,691.38x = 1,777,898.31 × 901,300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289,691.38x = 1,602,421,418,027.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,421,418,027.41/1,289,691.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,484.40

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