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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,672.56, 1,351,575.72 and 427,997.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,672.56, 1,351,575.72 and 427,997.52 is: 641,553.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,672.56 : 1,351,575.72 = 427,997.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,672.56/1,351,575.72 = 427,997.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,672.56x = 1,351,575.72 × 427,997.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,672.56x = 578,471,056,252.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,471,056,252.21/901,672.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,553.36

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