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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,404.88, 1,352,287.74 and 332,789.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,404.88, 1,352,287.74 and 332,789.43 is: 499,250.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,404.88 : 1,352,287.74 = 332,789.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,404.88/1,352,287.74 = 332,789.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,404.88x = 1,352,287.74 × 332,789.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,404.88x = 450,027,070,195.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,027,070,195.29/901,404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,250.76

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