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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,199.42, 1,244,841.42 and 534,792.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,199.42, 1,244,841.42 and 534,792.40 is: 737,898.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,199.42 : 1,244,841.42 = 534,792.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,199.42/1,244,841.42 = 534,792.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,199.42x = 1,244,841.42 × 534,792.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,199.42x = 665,731,730,621.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,731,730,621.21/902,199.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,898.65

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