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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,195.88, 1,243,565.90 and 538,547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,195.88, 1,243,565.90 and 538,547.56 is: 743,145.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,195.88 : 1,243,565.90 = 538,547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,195.88/1,243,565.90 = 538,547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,195.88x = 1,243,565.90 × 538,547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,195.88x = 669,719,381,144.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,719,381,144.20/901,195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,145.19

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