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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,372.38, 1,245,273.88 and 499,964.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,372.38, 1,245,273.88 and 499,964.38 is: 689,950.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,372.38 : 1,245,273.88 = 499,964.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,372.38/1,245,273.88 = 499,964.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,372.38x = 1,245,273.88 × 499,964.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,372.38x = 622,592,583,344.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,592,583,344.39/902,372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,950.84

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