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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,194.36, 1,244,998.92 and 591,830.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,194.36, 1,244,998.92 and 591,830.92 is: 817,613.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,194.36 : 1,244,998.92 = 591,830.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,194.36/1,244,998.92 = 591,830.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,194.36x = 1,244,998.92 × 591,830.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,194.36x = 736,828,856,222.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,828,856,222.61/901,194.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,613.70

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