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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,015.73, 1,244,472.66 and 514,552.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,015.73, 1,244,472.66 and 514,552.77 is: 709,906.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,015.73 : 1,244,472.66 = 514,552.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,015.73/1,244,472.66 = 514,552.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,015.73x = 1,244,472.66 × 514,552.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,015.73x = 640,346,854,392.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,346,854,392.27/902,015.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,906.53

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