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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,409.71, 1,245,325.44 and 500,001.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,409.71, 1,245,325.44 and 500,001.71 is: 690,002.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,409.71 : 1,245,325.44 = 500,001.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,409.71/1,245,325.44 = 500,001.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,409.71x = 1,245,325.44 × 500,001.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,409.71x = 622,664,849,506.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,664,849,506.50/902,409.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,002.38

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