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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,983.80, 1,244,757.74 and 514,791.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,983.80, 1,244,757.74 and 514,791.50 is: 710,423.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,983.80 : 1,244,757.74 = 514,791.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,983.80/1,244,757.74 = 514,791.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,983.80x = 1,244,757.74 × 514,791.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,983.80x = 640,790,704,111.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,790,704,111.21/901,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,423.74

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