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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,090.68, 1,242,122 and 507,592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,090.68, 1,242,122 and 507,592.44 is: 700,475.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,090.68 : 1,242,122 = 507,592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,090.68/1,242,122 = 507,592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,090.68x = 1,242,122 × 507,592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,090.68x = 630,491,736,757.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,491,736,757.68/900,090.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,475.80

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