Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,183.88, 1,202,466.08 and 502,874.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 802,183.88, 1,202,466.08 and 502,874.70 is: 753,804.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,183.88 : 1,202,466.08 = 502,874.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,183.88/1,202,466.08 = 502,874.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,183.88x = 1,202,466.08 × 502,874.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,183.88x = 604,689,769,240.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,689,769,240.18/802,183.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,804.44
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