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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,745.95, 1,246,632.14 and 581,016.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,745.95, 1,246,632.14 and 581,016.38 is: 802,344.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,745.95 : 1,246,632.14 = 581,016.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,745.95/1,246,632.14 = 581,016.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,745.95x = 1,246,632.14 × 581,016.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,745.95x = 724,313,690,269.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,313,690,269.37/902,745.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,344.99

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