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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,240.14, 832,999.37 and 502,326.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,240.14, 832,999.37 and 502,326.59 is: 752,260.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,240.14 : 832,999.37 = 502,326.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,240.14/832,999.37 = 502,326.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,240.14x = 832,999.37 × 502,326.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,240.14x = 418,437,726,327.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,437,726,327.62/556,240.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,260.93

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