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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,170.06, 1,023,964.78 and 502,458.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,170.06, 1,023,964.78 and 502,458.38 is: 754,210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,170.06 : 1,023,964.78 = 502,458.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,170.06/1,023,964.78 = 502,458.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,170.06x = 1,023,964.78 × 502,458.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,170.06x = 514,499,684,535.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,499,684,535.86/682,170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,210.30

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