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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,072.24, 1,352,991.68 and 429,058.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,072.24, 1,352,991.68 and 429,058.16 is: 643,531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,072.24 : 1,352,991.68 = 429,058.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,072.24/1,352,991.68 = 429,058.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,072.24x = 1,352,991.68 × 429,058.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,072.24x = 580,512,120,716.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,512,120,716.11/902,072.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,531.74

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