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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,623.84, 1,352,933.81 and 502,489.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,623.84, 1,352,933.81 and 502,489.56 is: 754,011.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,623.84 : 1,352,933.81 = 502,489.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,623.84/1,352,933.81 = 502,489.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,623.84x = 1,352,933.81 × 502,489.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,623.84x = 679,835,112,383.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,835,112,383.58/901,623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,011.91

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