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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,486.62, 1,352,008.53 and 302,434.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,486.62, 1,352,008.53 and 302,434.38 is: 453,577.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,486.62 : 1,352,008.53 = 302,434.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,486.62/1,352,008.53 = 302,434.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,486.62x = 1,352,008.53 × 302,434.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,486.62x = 408,893,861,525.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,893,861,525.26/901,486.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,577.29

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