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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,034.72, 1,244,789.52 and 520,038.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,034.72, 1,244,789.52 and 520,038.72 is: 717,642.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,034.72 : 1,244,789.52 = 520,038.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,034.72/1,244,789.52 = 520,038.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,034.72x = 1,244,789.52 × 520,038.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,034.72x = 647,338,748,650.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,338,748,650.21/902,034.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,642.83

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