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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,182.89, 1,243,547.97 and 538,534.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,182.89, 1,243,547.97 and 538,534.55 is: 743,127.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,182.89 : 1,243,547.97 = 538,534.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,182.89/1,243,547.97 = 538,534.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,182.89x = 1,243,547.97 × 538,534.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,182.89x = 669,693,546,427.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,693,546,427.36/901,182.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,127.23

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