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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,168.37, 1,244,685.81 and 514,705.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,168.37, 1,244,685.81 and 514,705.44 is: 710,118.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,168.37 : 1,244,685.81 = 514,705.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,168.37/1,244,685.81 = 514,705.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,168.37x = 1,244,685.81 × 514,705.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,168.37x = 640,646,564,095.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,646,564,095.52/902,168.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,118.63

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