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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,466.43, 1,351,989.75 and 422,025

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,466.43, 1,351,989.75 and 422,025 is: 632,939.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,466.43 : 1,351,989.75 = 422,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,466.43/1,351,989.75 = 422,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,466.43x = 1,351,989.75 × 422,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,466.43x = 570,573,474,243.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,573,474,243.75/901,466.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,939.24

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