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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,546.39, 1,244,167.55 and 514,424.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,546.39, 1,244,167.55 and 514,424.85 is: 709,925.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,546.39 : 1,244,167.55 = 514,424.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,546.39/1,244,167.55 = 514,424.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,546.39x = 1,244,167.55 × 514,424.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,546.39x = 640,030,705,283.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,030,705,283.62/901,546.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,925.43

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