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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713,292.56, 1,068,753 and 502,485.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713,292.56, 1,068,753 and 502,485.20 is: 752,892.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713,292.56 : 1,068,753 = 502,485.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713,292.56/1,068,753 = 502,485.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713,292.56x = 1,068,753 × 502,485.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713,292.56x = 537,032,564,955.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,032,564,955.60/713,292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,892.42

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