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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,522, 1,245,494.18 and 494,620.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,522, 1,245,494.18 and 494,620.52 is: 682,583.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,522 : 1,245,494.18 = 494,620.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,522/1,245,494.18 = 494,620.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,522x = 1,245,494.18 × 494,620.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,522x = 616,046,978,968.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,046,978,968.57/902,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,583.89

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