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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,231.02, 1,202,535.59 and 502,921.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,231.02, 1,202,535.59 and 502,921.44 is: 753,873.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,231.02 : 1,202,535.59 = 502,921.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,231.02/1,202,535.59 = 502,921.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,231.02x = 1,202,535.59 × 502,921.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,231.02x = 604,780,928,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,780,928,059.44/802,231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,873.78

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