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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,864.17, 1,352,920.79 and 302,996.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,864.17, 1,352,920.79 and 302,996.57 is: 454,536.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,864.17 : 1,352,920.79 = 302,996.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,864.17/1,352,920.79 = 302,996.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,864.17x = 1,352,920.79 × 302,996.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,864.17x = 409,930,358,851.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,930,358,851.69/901,864.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,536.69

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