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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,420.87, 1,353,801.99 and 362,719.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,420.87, 1,353,801.99 and 362,719.16 is: 544,147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,420.87 : 1,353,801.99 = 362,719.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,420.87/1,353,801.99 = 362,719.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,420.87x = 1,353,801.99 × 362,719.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,420.87x = 491,049,913,850.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,049,913,850.12/902,420.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,147.34

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