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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,608.96, 1,244,220.88 and 562,078.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,608.96, 1,244,220.88 and 562,078.56 is: 775,668.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,608.96 : 1,244,220.88 = 562,078.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,608.96/1,244,220.88 = 562,078.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,608.96x = 1,244,220.88 × 562,078.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,608.96x = 699,349,880,552.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,349,880,552.33/901,608.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,668.73

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