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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,292.75, 1,143,053.73 and 501,599.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,292.75, 1,143,053.73 and 501,599.92 is: 692,213.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,292.75 : 1,143,053.73 = 501,599.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,292.75/1,143,053.73 = 501,599.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,292.75x = 1,143,053.73 × 501,599.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,292.75x = 573,355,659,523.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,355,659,523.70/828,292.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,213.78

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