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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,550.76, 1,242,218.58 and 594,629.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,550.76, 1,242,218.58 and 594,629.96 is: 820,231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,550.76 : 1,242,218.58 = 594,629.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,550.76/1,242,218.58 = 594,629.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,550.76x = 1,242,218.58 × 594,629.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,550.76x = 738,660,384,536.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,660,384,536.66/900,550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,231.82

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