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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,826, 794,740.92 and 503,249.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,826, 794,740.92 and 503,249.36 is: 754,875.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,826 : 794,740.92 = 503,249.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,826/794,740.92 = 503,249.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,826x = 794,740.92 × 503,249.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,826x = 399,952,859,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,952,859,355.81/529,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,875.86

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