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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,451.72, 1,245,949.64 and 580,720.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,451.72, 1,245,949.64 and 580,720.92 is: 801,759.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,451.72 : 1,245,949.64 = 580,720.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,451.72/1,245,949.64 = 580,720.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,451.72x = 1,245,949.64 × 580,720.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,451.72x = 723,549,021,214.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,549,021,214.47/902,451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,759.26

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