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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,232.59, 1,292,339.30 and 502,303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,232.59, 1,292,339.30 and 502,303.44 is: 751,994.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,232.59 : 1,292,339.30 = 502,303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,232.59/1,292,339.30 = 502,303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,232.59x = 1,292,339.30 × 502,303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,232.59x = 649,146,473,525.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,146,473,525.68/863,232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,994.87

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