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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,492.34, 1,243,700.73 and 538,783.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,492.34, 1,243,700.73 and 538,783.25 is: 743,306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,492.34 : 1,243,700.73 = 538,783.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,492.34/1,243,700.73 = 538,783.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,492.34x = 1,243,700.73 × 538,783.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,492.34x = 670,085,115,118.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,085,115,118.27/901,492.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,306.50

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