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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,201.42, 1,244,844.18 and 534,794.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,201.42, 1,244,844.18 and 534,794.40 is: 737,901.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,201.42 : 1,244,844.18 = 534,794.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,201.42/1,244,844.18 = 534,794.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,201.42x = 1,244,844.18 × 534,794.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,201.42x = 665,735,696,336.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,735,696,336.59/902,201.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,901.41

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