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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,072.43, 1,179,612.14 and 502,653.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,072.43, 1,179,612.14 and 502,653.08 is: 753,343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,072.43 : 1,179,612.14 = 502,653.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,072.43/1,179,612.14 = 502,653.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,072.43x = 1,179,612.14 × 502,653.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,072.43x = 592,935,666,965.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,935,666,965.07/787,072.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,343.21

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