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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,567.92, 1,244,197.16 and 514,446.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,567.92, 1,244,197.16 and 514,446.24 is: 709,954.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,567.92 : 1,244,197.16 = 514,446.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,567.92/1,244,197.16 = 514,446.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,567.92x = 1,244,197.16 × 514,446.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,567.92x = 640,072,550,780.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,072,550,780.68/901,567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,954.89

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