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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,981.98, 1,244,755.22 and 514,789.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,981.98, 1,244,755.22 and 514,789.63 is: 710,421.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,981.98 : 1,244,755.22 = 514,789.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,981.98/1,244,755.22 = 514,789.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,981.98x = 1,244,755.22 × 514,789.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,981.98x = 640,787,073,458.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,787,073,458.53/901,981.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,421.15

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