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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,614.68, 1,244,228.26 and 519,666.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,614.68, 1,244,228.26 and 519,666.08 is: 717,139.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,614.68 : 1,244,228.26 = 519,666.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,614.68/1,244,228.26 = 519,666.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,614.68x = 1,244,228.26 × 519,666.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,614.68x = 646,583,222,499.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,583,222,499.42/901,614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,139.19

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