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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,148.61, 1,244,187.18 and 533,743.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,148.61, 1,244,187.18 and 533,743.86 is: 736,923.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,148.61 : 1,244,187.18 = 533,743.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,148.61/1,244,187.18 = 533,743.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,148.61x = 1,244,187.18 × 533,743.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,148.61x = 664,077,268,015.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,077,268,015.72/901,148.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,923.15

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