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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,741.76, 1,354,243.32 and 481,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,741.76, 1,354,243.32 and 481,788 is: 722,751.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,741.76 : 1,354,243.32 = 481,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,741.76/1,354,243.32 = 481,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,741.76x = 1,354,243.32 × 481,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,741.76x = 652,458,180,656.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,458,180,656.16/902,741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,751.74

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