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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,932.30, 1,053,720.36 and 502,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,932.30, 1,053,720.36 and 502,452 is: 693,959.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,932.30 : 1,053,720.36 = 502,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,932.30/1,053,720.36 = 502,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,932.30x = 1,053,720.36 × 502,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,932.30x = 529,443,902,322.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,443,902,322.72/762,932.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,959.22

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