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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,548.95, 1,350,176.58 and 521,669.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,548.95, 1,350,176.58 and 521,669.07 is: 781,261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,548.95 : 1,350,176.58 = 521,669.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,548.95/1,350,176.58 = 521,669.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,548.95x = 1,350,176.58 × 521,669.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,548.95x = 704,345,360,824.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,345,360,824.38/901,548.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,261.37

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