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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,306.59, 1,144,156.69 and 502,724.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,306.59, 1,144,156.69 and 502,724.31 is: 693,585.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,306.59 : 1,144,156.69 = 502,724.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,306.59/1,144,156.69 = 502,724.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,306.59x = 1,144,156.69 × 502,724.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,306.59x = 575,195,382,512.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,195,382,512.13/829,306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,585.93

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