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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,983.29, 1,244,757.04 and 514,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,983.29, 1,244,757.04 and 514,791 is: 710,423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,983.29 : 1,244,757.04 = 514,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,983.29/1,244,757.04 = 514,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,983.29x = 1,244,757.04 × 514,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,983.29x = 640,789,721,378.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,789,721,378.64/901,983.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,423.05

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