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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,684,618, 2,527,364.76 and 502,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,684,618, 2,527,364.76 and 502,666 is: 754,129.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,684,618 : 2,527,364.76 = 502,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,684,618/2,527,364.76 = 502,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,684,618x = 2,527,364.76 × 502,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,684,618x = 1,270,420,334,450.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,420,334,450.16/1,684,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,129.62

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