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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,236.02, 832,993.20 and 502,322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,236.02, 832,993.20 and 502,322.44 is: 752,254.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,236.02 : 832,993.20 = 502,322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,236.02/832,993.20 = 502,322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,236.02x = 832,993.20 × 502,322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,236.02x = 418,431,174,644.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,431,174,644.93/556,236.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,254.73

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