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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,381.54, 1,276,650.72 and 602,974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,381.54, 1,276,650.72 and 602,974 is: 831,859.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,381.54 : 1,276,650.72 = 602,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,381.54/1,276,650.72 = 602,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,381.54x = 1,276,650.72 × 602,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,381.54x = 769,787,191,241.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,787,191,241.28/925,381.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,859.25

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