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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,609.34, 1,245,658.95 and 500,227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,609.34, 1,245,658.95 and 500,227.26 is: 690,345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,609.34 : 1,245,658.95 = 500,227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,609.34/1,245,658.95 = 500,227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,609.34x = 1,245,658.95 × 500,227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,609.34x = 623,112,563,452.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,112,563,452.98/902,609.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,345.80

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