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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,179, 1,245,007.02 and 539,618.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,179, 1,245,007.02 and 539,618.14 is: 744,673.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,179 : 1,245,007.02 = 539,618.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,179/1,245,007.02 = 539,618.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,179x = 1,245,007.02 × 539,618.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,179x = 671,828,372,419.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,828,372,419.34/902,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,673.03

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