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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,193.36, 1,244,997.54 and 591,829.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,193.36, 1,244,997.54 and 591,829.92 is: 817,612.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,193.36 : 1,244,997.54 = 591,829.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,193.36/1,244,997.54 = 591,829.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,193.36x = 1,244,997.54 × 591,829.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,193.36x = 736,826,794,498.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,826,794,498.40/901,193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,612.33

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