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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,391.21, 1,245,299.90 and 499,983.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,391.21, 1,245,299.90 and 499,983.21 is: 689,976.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,391.21 : 1,245,299.90 = 499,983.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,391.21/1,245,299.90 = 499,983.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,391.21x = 1,245,299.90 × 499,983.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,391.21x = 622,629,038,914.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,629,038,914.76/902,391.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,976.84

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