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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,977.05, 1,244,256.42 and 557,702.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,977.05, 1,244,256.42 and 557,702.93 is: 769,338.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,977.05 : 1,244,256.42 = 557,702.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,977.05/1,244,256.42 = 557,702.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,977.05x = 1,244,256.42 × 557,702.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,977.05x = 693,925,456,307.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,925,456,307.34/901,977.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,338.26

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