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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,972.86, 1,354,684.79 and 637,252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,972.86, 1,354,684.79 and 637,252.36 is: 956,037.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,972.86 : 1,354,684.79 = 637,252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,972.86/1,354,684.79 = 637,252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,972.86x = 1,354,684.79 × 637,252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,972.86x = 863,276,074,105.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,276,074,105.48/902,972.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,037.68

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