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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,160, 1,244,980.80 and 499,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,160, 1,244,980.80 and 499,752 is: 689,657.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,160 : 1,244,980.80 = 499,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,160/1,244,980.80 = 499,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,160x = 1,244,980.80 × 499,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,160x = 622,181,644,761.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,181,644,761.60/902,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,657.76

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