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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,978.37, 1,245,934.68 and 535,387.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,978.37, 1,245,934.68 and 535,387.61 is: 738,730.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,978.37 : 1,245,934.68 = 535,387.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,978.37/1,245,934.68 = 535,387.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,978.37x = 1,245,934.68 × 535,387.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,978.37x = 667,057,990,541.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,057,990,541.32/902,978.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,730.86

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