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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819,255.99, 1,229,441.27 and 502,746.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819,255.99, 1,229,441.27 and 502,746.87 is: 754,462.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819,255.99 : 1,229,441.27 = 502,746.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819,255.99/1,229,441.27 = 502,746.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819,255.99x = 1,229,441.27 × 502,746.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819,255.99x = 618,097,747,827.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,097,747,827.59/819,255.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,462.29

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