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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,159.57, 1,023,949.04 and 502,447.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,159.57, 1,023,949.04 and 502,447.90 is: 754,194.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,159.57 : 1,023,949.04 = 502,447.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,159.57/1,023,949.04 = 502,447.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,159.57x = 1,023,949.04 × 502,447.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,159.57x = 514,481,044,855.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,481,044,855.02/682,159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,194.57

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