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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,237.02, 832,994.70 and 502,323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,237.02, 832,994.70 and 502,323.44 is: 752,256.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,237.02 : 832,994.70 = 502,323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,237.02/832,994.70 = 502,323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,237.02x = 832,994.70 × 502,323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,237.02x = 418,432,763,205.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,432,763,205.77/556,237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,256.23

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