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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,397.84, 1,243,926.94 and 538,804.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,397.84, 1,243,926.94 and 538,804.12 is: 743,548.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,397.84 : 1,243,926.94 = 538,804.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,397.84/1,243,926.94 = 538,804.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,397.84x = 1,243,926.94 × 538,804.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,397.84x = 670,232,960,250.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,232,960,250.99/901,397.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,548.44

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