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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,259.91, 1,067,735.15 and 502,228.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,259.91, 1,067,735.15 and 502,228.55 is: 692,593.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,259.91 : 1,067,735.15 = 502,228.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,259.91/1,067,735.15 = 502,228.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,259.91x = 1,067,735.15 × 502,228.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,259.91x = 536,247,068,318.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,247,068,318.71/774,259.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,593.10

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