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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,156.15, 1,023,943.92 and 502,444.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,156.15, 1,023,943.92 and 502,444.49 is: 754,189.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,156.15 : 1,023,943.92 = 502,444.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,156.15/1,023,943.92 = 502,444.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,156.15x = 1,023,943.92 × 502,444.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,156.15x = 514,474,976,495.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,474,976,495.37/682,156.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,189.46

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