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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,978.12, 1,246,160.70 and 535,672.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,978.12, 1,246,160.70 and 535,672.71 is: 739,258.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,978.12 : 1,246,160.70 = 535,672.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,978.12/1,246,160.70 = 535,672.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,978.12x = 1,246,160.70 × 535,672.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,978.12x = 667,534,279,264.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,534,279,264.50/902,978.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,258.53

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