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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,156.80, 1,023,944.91 and 502,445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,156.80, 1,023,944.91 and 502,445.16 is: 754,190.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,156.80 : 1,023,944.91 = 502,445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,156.80/1,023,944.91 = 502,445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,156.80x = 1,023,944.91 × 502,445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,156.80x = 514,476,164,136.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,476,164,136.14/682,156.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,190.48

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