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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,284.34, 1,243,909 and 514,097.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,284.34, 1,243,909 and 514,097.86 is: 709,532.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,284.34 : 1,243,909 = 514,097.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,284.34/1,243,909 = 514,097.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,284.34x = 1,243,909 × 514,097.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,284.34x = 639,490,954,934.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,490,954,934.74/901,284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,532.97

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