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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,153.80, 1,023,940.41 and 502,442.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,153.80, 1,023,940.41 and 502,442.15 is: 754,185.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,153.80 : 1,023,940.41 = 502,442.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,153.80/1,023,940.41 = 502,442.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,153.80x = 1,023,940.41 × 502,442.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,153.80x = 514,470,815,952.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,470,815,952.58/682,153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,185.96

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