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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,610.53, 1,352,913.80 and 502,476.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,610.53, 1,352,913.80 and 502,476.21 is: 753,991.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,610.53 : 1,352,913.80 = 502,476.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,610.53/1,352,913.80 = 502,476.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,610.53x = 1,352,913.80 × 502,476.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,610.53x = 679,806,996,168.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,806,996,168.32/901,610.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,991.86

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