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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,588.56, 1,009,397.52 and 502,216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,588.56, 1,009,397.52 and 502,216 is: 692,924.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,588.56 : 1,009,397.52 = 502,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,588.56/1,009,397.52 = 502,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,588.56x = 1,009,397.52 × 502,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,588.56x = 506,935,584,904.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,935,584,904.32/731,588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,924.43

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