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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,608.59, 1,245,657.92 and 500,226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,608.59, 1,245,657.92 and 500,226.51 is: 690,344.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,608.59 : 1,245,657.92 = 500,226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,608.59/1,245,657.92 = 500,226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,608.59x = 1,245,657.92 × 500,226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,608.59x = 623,111,111,474.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,111,111,474.33/902,608.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,344.76

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