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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,973.96, 1,068,589.90 and 502,814.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,973.96, 1,068,589.90 and 502,814.67 is: 694,212.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,973.96 : 1,068,589.90 = 502,814.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,973.96/1,068,589.90 = 502,814.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,973.96x = 1,068,589.90 × 502,814.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,973.96x = 537,302,677,933.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,302,677,933.83/773,973.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,212.86

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