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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,967.42, 695,922.74 and 438,570.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,967.42, 695,922.74 and 438,570.94 is: 606,821.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,967.42 : 695,922.74 = 438,570.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,967.42/695,922.74 = 438,570.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,967.42x = 695,922.74 × 438,570.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,967.42x = 305,211,490,249.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,211,490,249.18/502,967.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,821.59

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