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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,153.71, 1,202,420.46 and 502,844.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,153.71, 1,202,420.46 and 502,844.08 is: 753,758.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,153.71 : 1,202,420.46 = 502,844.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,153.71/1,202,420.46 = 502,844.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,153.71x = 1,202,420.46 × 502,844.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,153.71x = 604,630,009,981.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,630,009,981.88/802,153.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,758.29

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