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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,102, 1,350,603.24 and 501,551.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,102, 1,350,603.24 and 501,551.68 is: 751,743.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,102 : 1,350,603.24 = 501,551.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,102/1,350,603.24 = 501,551.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,102x = 1,350,603.24 × 501,551.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,102x = 677,397,324,035.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,397,324,035.44/901,102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,743.23

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