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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,316.40, 1,069,307.40 and 502,401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,316.40, 1,069,307.40 and 502,401.20 is: 755,249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,316.40 : 1,069,307.40 = 502,401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,316.40/1,069,307.40 = 502,401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,316.40x = 1,069,307.40 × 502,401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,316.40x = 537,221,320,928.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,221,320,928.88/711,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,249.45

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