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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,604.96, 1,244,215.36 and 562,074.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,604.96, 1,244,215.36 and 562,074.56 is: 775,663.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,604.96 : 1,244,215.36 = 562,074.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,604.96/1,244,215.36 = 562,074.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,604.96x = 1,244,215.36 × 562,074.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,604.96x = 699,341,801,017.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,341,801,017.24/901,604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,663.21

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