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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,141.72, 1,352,055 and 602,877.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,141.72, 1,352,055 and 602,877.60 is: 902,542.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,141.72 : 1,352,055 = 602,877.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,141.72/1,352,055 = 602,877.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,141.72x = 1,352,055 × 602,877.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,141.72x = 815,123,673,468
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,123,673,468/903,141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,542.38

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