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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,021.70, 843,032.55 and 502,972.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,021.70, 843,032.55 and 502,972.70 is: 754,459.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,021.70 : 843,032.55 = 502,972.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,021.70/843,032.55 = 502,972.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,021.70x = 843,032.55 × 502,972.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,021.70x = 424,022,357,861.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,022,357,861.39/562,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,459.05

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