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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,386.89, 1,245,074.63 and 499,978.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,386.89, 1,245,074.63 and 499,978.89 is: 689,849.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,386.89 : 1,245,074.63 = 499,978.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,386.89/1,245,074.63 = 499,978.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,386.89x = 1,245,074.63 × 499,978.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,386.89x = 622,511,028,974.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,511,028,974.67/902,386.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,849.37

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