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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,284.04, 1,242,446.88 and 686,049.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,284.04, 1,242,446.88 and 686,049.22 is: 945,739.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,284.04 : 1,242,446.88 = 686,049.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,284.04/1,242,446.88 = 686,049.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,284.04x = 1,242,446.88 × 686,049.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,284.04x = 852,379,712,915.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,379,712,915.43/901,284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945,739.27

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