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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,341.82, 902,133.68 and 302,907.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,341.82, 902,133.68 and 302,907.50 is: 453,667.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,341.82 : 902,133.68 = 302,907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,341.82/902,133.68 = 302,907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,341.82x = 902,133.68 × 302,907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,341.82x = 273,263,057,674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,263,057,674.60/602,341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,667.75

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