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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,159.46, 1,023,948.90 and 502,447.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,159.46, 1,023,948.90 and 502,447.82 is: 754,194.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,159.46 : 1,023,948.90 = 502,447.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,159.46/1,023,948.90 = 502,447.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,159.46x = 1,023,948.90 × 502,447.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,159.46x = 514,480,887,476.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,480,887,476.65/682,159.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,194.47

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