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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,795.76, 1,353,191.52 and 502,661.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,795.76, 1,353,191.52 and 502,661.28 is: 754,269.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,795.76 : 1,353,191.52 = 502,661.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,795.76/1,353,191.52 = 502,661.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,795.76x = 1,353,191.52 × 502,661.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,795.76x = 680,196,981,528.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,196,981,528.35/901,795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,269.44

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