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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,377.32, 1,053,863.94 and 502,672.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,377.32, 1,053,863.94 and 502,672.28 is: 753,149.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,377.32 : 1,053,863.94 = 502,672.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,377.32/1,053,863.94 = 502,672.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,377.32x = 1,053,863.94 × 502,672.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,377.32x = 529,748,189,529.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,748,189,529.58/703,377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,149.38

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