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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,241.04, 1,243,627.56 and 538,592.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,241.04, 1,243,627.56 and 538,592.70 is: 743,207.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,241.04 : 1,243,627.56 = 538,592.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,241.04/1,243,627.56 = 538,592.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,241.04x = 1,243,627.56 × 538,592.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,241.04x = 669,808,725,334.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,808,725,334.81/901,241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,207.08

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