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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,240.02, 1,243,712.34 and 561,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,240.02, 1,243,712.34 and 561,708 is: 775,157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,240.02 : 1,243,712.34 = 561,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,240.02/1,243,712.34 = 561,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,240.02x = 1,243,712.34 × 561,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,240.02x = 698,603,171,076.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,603,171,076.72/901,240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,157.73

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