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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,987.46, 1,244,701.94 and 539,611.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,987.46, 1,244,701.94 and 539,611.13 is: 744,638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,987.46 : 1,244,701.94 = 539,611.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,987.46/1,244,701.94 = 539,611.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,987.46x = 1,244,701.94 × 539,611.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,987.46x = 671,655,023,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,655,023,805.60/901,987.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,638.98

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