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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,334.42, 1,021,371.71 and 502,622.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,334.42, 1,021,371.71 and 502,622.42 is: 752,364.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,334.42 : 1,021,371.71 = 502,622.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,334.42/1,021,371.71 = 502,622.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,334.42x = 1,021,371.71 × 502,622.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,334.42x = 513,364,316,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,364,316,749.44/682,334.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,364.68

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