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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,180, 1,245,008.40 and 539,619.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,180, 1,245,008.40 and 539,619.14 is: 744,674.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,180 : 1,245,008.40 = 539,619.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,180/1,245,008.40 = 539,619.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,180x = 1,245,008.40 × 539,619.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,180x = 671,830,362,100.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,830,362,100.78/902,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,674.41

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