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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,501, 1,103,742.72 and 602,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,501, 1,103,742.72 and 602,298 is: 907,551.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,501 : 1,103,742.72 = 602,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,501/1,103,742.72 = 602,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,501x = 1,103,742.72 × 602,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,501x = 664,782,032,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,782,032,770.56/732,501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907,551.02

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