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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,984.22, 1,244,758.34 and 514,791.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,984.22, 1,244,758.34 and 514,791.88 is: 710,424.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,984.22 : 1,244,758.34 = 514,791.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,984.22/1,244,758.34 = 514,791.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,984.22x = 1,244,758.34 × 514,791.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,984.22x = 640,791,485,994.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,791,485,994.28/901,984.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,424.28

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