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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,168.07, 1,023,961.77 and 502,456.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,168.07, 1,023,961.77 and 502,456.38 is: 754,207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,168.07 : 1,023,961.77 = 502,456.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,168.07/1,023,961.77 = 502,456.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,168.07x = 1,023,961.77 × 502,456.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,168.07x = 514,496,124,212.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,496,124,212.59/682,168.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,207.28

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