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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,901.18, 1,352,804.39 and 302,874.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,901.18, 1,352,804.39 and 302,874.59 is: 454,295.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,901.18 : 1,352,804.39 = 302,874.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,901.18/1,352,804.39 = 302,874.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,901.18x = 1,352,804.39 × 302,874.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,901.18x = 409,730,077,974.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,730,077,974.87/901,901.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,295.98

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