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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,347.83, 1,243,661.15 and 533,642.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,347.83, 1,243,661.15 and 533,642.38 is: 736,308.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,347.83 : 1,243,661.15 = 533,642.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,347.83/1,243,661.15 = 533,642.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,347.83x = 1,243,661.15 × 533,642.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,347.83x = 663,670,295,999.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,670,295,999.54/901,347.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,308.75

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