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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,973.62, 1,246,154.51 and 535,668.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,973.62, 1,246,154.51 and 535,668.23 is: 739,252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,973.62 : 1,246,154.51 = 535,668.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,973.62/1,246,154.51 = 535,668.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,973.62x = 1,246,154.51 × 535,668.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,973.62x = 667,525,385,132.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,525,385,132.77/902,973.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,252.36

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