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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475,501.83, 2,036,279.31 and 902,651.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475,501.83, 2,036,279.31 and 902,651.80 is: 1,245,712.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475,501.83 : 2,036,279.31 = 902,651.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475,501.83/2,036,279.31 = 902,651.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475,501.83x = 2,036,279.31 × 902,651.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475,501.83x = 1,838,051,184,474.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,051,184,474.26/1,475,501.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245,712.58

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