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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,005.76, 1,243,142.13 and 528,466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,005.76, 1,243,142.13 and 528,466.72 is: 729,139.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,005.76 : 1,243,142.13 = 528,466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,005.76/1,243,142.13 = 528,466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,005.76x = 1,243,142.13 × 528,466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,005.76x = 656,959,243,934.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,959,243,934.91/901,005.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,139.89

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