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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,372.25, 1,245,273.71 and 499,964.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,372.25, 1,245,273.71 and 499,964.25 is: 689,950.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,372.25 : 1,245,273.71 = 499,964.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,372.25/1,245,273.71 = 499,964.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,372.25x = 1,245,273.71 × 499,964.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,372.25x = 622,592,336,464.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,592,336,464.87/902,372.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,950.67

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