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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,572.28, 1,193,363.13 and 502,159.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,572.28, 1,193,363.13 and 502,159.05 is: 693,126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,572.28 : 1,193,363.13 = 502,159.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,572.28/1,193,363.13 = 502,159.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,572.28x = 1,193,363.13 × 502,159.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,572.28x = 599,258,095,665.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,258,095,665.83/864,572.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,126.66

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