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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,714.72, 1,244,152.74 and 534,006.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,714.72, 1,244,152.74 and 534,006.16 is: 736,802.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,714.72 : 1,244,152.74 = 534,006.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,714.72/1,244,152.74 = 534,006.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,714.72x = 1,244,152.74 × 534,006.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,714.72x = 664,385,227,140.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,385,227,140.88/901,714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,802.02

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