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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,973.56, 1,143,958.80 and 502,479.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,973.56, 1,143,958.80 and 502,479.84 is: 693,407.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,973.56 : 1,143,958.80 = 502,479.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,973.56/1,143,958.80 = 502,479.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,973.56x = 1,143,958.80 × 502,479.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,973.56x = 574,816,234,790.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,816,234,790.59/828,973.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,407.20

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