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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,611.40, 1,352,915.11 and 502,477.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,611.40, 1,352,915.11 and 502,477.07 is: 753,993.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,611.40 : 1,352,915.11 = 502,477.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,611.40/1,352,915.11 = 502,477.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,611.40x = 1,352,915.11 × 502,477.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,611.40x = 679,808,820,431.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,808,820,431.53/901,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,993.15

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