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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,161.04, 1,023,951.28 and 502,449.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,161.04, 1,023,951.28 and 502,449.36 is: 754,196.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,161.04 : 1,023,951.28 = 502,449.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,161.04/1,023,951.28 = 502,449.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,161.04x = 1,023,951.28 × 502,449.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,161.04x = 514,483,665,307.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,483,665,307.18/682,161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,196.79

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