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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,272.80, 1,243,816 and 519,323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,272.80, 1,243,816 and 519,323.68 is: 716,700.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,272.80 : 1,243,816 = 519,323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,272.80/1,243,816 = 519,323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,272.80x = 1,243,816 × 519,323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,272.80x = 645,943,102,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,943,102,362.88/901,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,700.98

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