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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,116.63, 1,244,448.58 and 557,842.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,116.63, 1,244,448.58 and 557,842.74 is: 769,530.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,116.63 : 1,244,448.58 = 557,842.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,116.63/1,244,448.58 = 557,842.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,116.63x = 1,244,448.58 × 557,842.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,116.63x = 694,206,596,644.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,206,596,644.85/902,116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,530.87

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