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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,255.60, 1,243,647.60 and 538,607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,255.60, 1,243,647.60 and 538,607.24 is: 743,227.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,255.60 : 1,243,647.60 = 538,607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,255.60/1,243,647.60 = 538,607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,255.60x = 1,243,647.60 × 538,607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,255.60x = 669,837,601,368.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,837,601,368.62/901,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,227.12

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