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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,185.14, 1,202,467.94 and 502,875.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,185.14, 1,202,467.94 and 502,875.96 is: 753,806.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,185.14 : 1,202,467.94 = 502,875.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,185.14/1,202,467.94 = 502,875.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,185.14x = 1,202,467.94 × 502,875.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,185.14x = 604,692,217,182.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,692,217,182.34/802,185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,806.31

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