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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,462.72, 1,245,264 and 558,644.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,462.72, 1,245,264 and 558,644.48 is: 770,846.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,462.72 : 1,245,264 = 558,644.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,462.72/1,245,264 = 558,644.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,462.72x = 1,245,264 × 558,644.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,462.72x = 695,659,859,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,659,859,742.72/902,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,846.09

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