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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,697.70, 1,244,040.75 and 519,716.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,697.70, 1,244,040.75 and 519,716.28 is: 717,034.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,697.70 : 1,244,040.75 = 519,716.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,697.70/1,244,040.75 = 519,716.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,697.70x = 1,244,040.75 × 519,716.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,697.70x = 646,548,230,758.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,548,230,758.41/901,697.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,034.36

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