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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,236.14, 832,993.39 and 502,322.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,236.14, 832,993.39 and 502,322.57 is: 752,254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,236.14 : 832,993.39 = 502,322.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,236.14/832,993.39 = 502,322.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,236.14x = 832,993.39 × 502,322.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,236.14x = 418,431,373,781.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,431,373,781.23/556,236.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,254.92

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