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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,187.60, 902,244.60 and 508,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,187.60, 902,244.60 and 508,875.60 is: 762,437.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,187.60 : 902,244.60 = 508,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,187.60/902,244.60 = 508,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,187.60x = 902,244.60 × 508,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,187.60x = 459,130,262,171.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,130,262,171.76/602,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,437.26

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