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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,197.61, 1,243,628.04 and 514,004.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,197.61, 1,243,628.04 and 514,004.29 is: 709,311.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,197.61 : 1,243,628.04 = 514,004.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,197.61/1,243,628.04 = 514,004.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,197.61x = 1,243,628.04 × 514,004.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,197.61x = 639,230,147,724.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,230,147,724.29/901,197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,311.85

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