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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,196.42, 1,245,031.03 and 494,313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,196.42, 1,245,031.03 and 494,313.72 is: 682,152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,196.42 : 1,245,031.03 = 494,313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,196.42/1,245,031.03 = 494,313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,196.42x = 1,245,031.03 × 494,313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,196.42x = 615,435,913,729.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,435,913,729.58/902,196.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,152.91

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