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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,609.91, 1,352,912.86 and 502,475.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,609.91, 1,352,912.86 and 502,475.58 is: 753,990.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,609.91 : 1,352,912.86 = 502,475.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,609.91/1,352,912.86 = 502,475.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,609.91x = 1,352,912.86 × 502,475.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,609.91x = 679,805,667,253.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,805,667,253.40/901,609.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,990.90

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