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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,024.94, 1,243,291.60 and 538,372.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,024.94, 1,243,291.60 and 538,372.14 is: 742,880.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,024.94 : 1,243,291.60 = 538,372.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,024.94/1,243,291.60 = 538,372.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,024.94x = 1,243,291.60 × 538,372.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,024.94x = 669,353,559,336.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,353,559,336.02/901,024.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,880.17

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