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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819,257.68, 1,229,443.80 and 502,748.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819,257.68, 1,229,443.80 and 502,748.56 is: 754,464.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819,257.68 : 1,229,443.80 = 502,748.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819,257.68/1,229,443.80 = 502,748.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819,257.68x = 1,229,443.80 × 502,748.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819,257.68x = 618,101,100,050.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,101,100,050.93/819,257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,464.82

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