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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,461.60, 1,245,067.50 and 539,895.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,461.60, 1,245,067.50 and 539,895.88 is: 744,859.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,461.60 : 1,245,067.50 = 539,895.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,461.60/1,245,067.50 = 539,895.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,461.60x = 1,245,067.50 × 539,895.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,461.60x = 672,206,813,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,206,813,571.90/902,461.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,859.19

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