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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,504.44, 1,243,711.52 and 538,721.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,504.44, 1,243,711.52 and 538,721.24 is: 743,217.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,504.44 : 1,243,711.52 = 538,721.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,504.44/1,243,711.52 = 538,721.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,504.44x = 1,243,711.52 × 538,721.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,504.44x = 670,013,812,256.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,013,812,256.69/901,504.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,217.43

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