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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,927.66, 1,053,713.98 and 502,447.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,927.66, 1,053,713.98 and 502,447.37 is: 693,952.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,927.66 : 1,053,713.98 = 502,447.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,927.66/1,053,713.98 = 502,447.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,927.66x = 1,053,713.98 × 502,447.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,927.66x = 529,435,821,834.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,435,821,834.74/762,927.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,952.84

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