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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,914.55, 1,292,439.24 and 502,201.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,914.55, 1,292,439.24 and 502,201.65 is: 753,050.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,914.55 : 1,292,439.24 = 502,201.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,914.55/1,292,439.24 = 502,201.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,914.55x = 1,292,439.24 × 502,201.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,914.55x = 649,065,118,852.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,065,118,852.75/861,914.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,050.43

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