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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475,589.80, 2,036,389.74 and 902,450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475,589.80, 2,036,389.74 and 902,450 is: 1,245,427.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475,589.80 : 2,036,389.74 = 902,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475,589.80/2,036,389.74 = 902,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475,589.80x = 2,036,389.74 × 902,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475,589.80x = 1,837,739,920,863
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,739,920,863/1,475,589.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245,427.37

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