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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,189.93, 1,010,543 and 502,558.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,189.93, 1,010,543 and 502,558.57 is: 693,613.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,189.93 : 1,010,543 = 502,558.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,189.93/1,010,543 = 502,558.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,189.93x = 1,010,543 × 502,558.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,189.93x = 507,857,045,003.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,857,045,003.51/732,189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,613.81

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