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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,768.80, 1,245,777.20 and 520,918.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,768.80, 1,245,777.20 and 520,918.88 is: 718,842.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,768.80 : 1,245,777.20 = 520,918.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,768.80/1,245,777.20 = 520,918.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,768.80x = 1,245,777.20 × 520,918.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,768.80x = 648,948,863,753.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,948,863,753.54/902,768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,842.81

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