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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,002.75, 902,865.94 and 358,912.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,002.75, 902,865.94 and 358,912.61 is: 538,286.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,002.75 : 902,865.94 = 358,912.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,002.75/902,865.94 = 358,912.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,002.75x = 902,865.94 × 358,912.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,002.75x = 324,049,965,593.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,049,965,593.89/602,002.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,286.52

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