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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,501.14, 1,245,486.10 and 515,379.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,501.14, 1,245,486.10 and 515,379.74 is: 711,243.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,501.14 : 1,245,486.10 = 515,379.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,501.14/1,245,486.10 = 515,379.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,501.14x = 1,245,486.10 × 515,379.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,501.14x = 641,898,302,391.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,898,302,391.61/902,501.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,243.76

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