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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,545.39, 1,244,166.17 and 514,423.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,545.39, 1,244,166.17 and 514,423.85 is: 709,924.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,545.39 : 1,244,166.17 = 514,423.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,545.39/1,244,166.17 = 514,423.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,545.39x = 1,244,166.17 × 514,423.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,545.39x = 640,028,742,418.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,028,742,418.21/901,545.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,924.04

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