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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,035.93, 1,244,337.60 and 557,761.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,035.93, 1,244,337.60 and 557,761.78 is: 769,419.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,035.93 : 1,244,337.60 = 557,761.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,035.93/1,244,337.60 = 557,761.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,035.93x = 1,244,337.60 × 557,761.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,035.93x = 694,043,954,696.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,043,954,696.93/902,035.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,419.41

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