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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,465.58, 901,412.70 and 502,034.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,465.58, 901,412.70 and 502,034.73 is: 754,906.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,465.58 : 901,412.70 = 502,034.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,465.58/901,412.70 = 502,034.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,465.58x = 901,412.70 × 502,034.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,465.58x = 452,540,476,956.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,540,476,956.01/599,465.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,906.53

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