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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,929.81, 1,053,716.95 and 502,449.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,929.81, 1,053,716.95 and 502,449.53 is: 693,955.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,929.81 : 1,053,716.95 = 502,449.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,929.81/1,053,716.95 = 502,449.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,929.81x = 1,053,716.95 × 502,449.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,929.81x = 529,439,579,755.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,439,579,755.83/762,929.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,955.81

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