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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,982.06, 1,244,263.33 and 557,707.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,982.06, 1,244,263.33 and 557,707.94 is: 769,345.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,982.06 : 1,244,263.33 = 557,707.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,982.06/1,244,263.33 = 557,707.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,982.06x = 1,244,263.33 × 557,707.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,982.06x = 693,935,538,591.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,935,538,591.84/901,982.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,345.17

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