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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,906.86, 1,244,836.31 and 562,309.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,906.86, 1,244,836.31 and 562,309.50 is: 776,114.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,906.86 : 1,244,836.31 = 562,309.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,906.86/1,244,836.31 = 562,309.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,906.86x = 1,244,836.31 × 562,309.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,906.86x = 699,983,280,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,983,280,246.40/901,906.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,114.82

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