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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,669.76, 1,322,741.37 and 502,806.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,669.76, 1,322,741.37 and 502,806.52 is: 753,490.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,669.76 : 1,322,741.37 = 502,806.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,669.76/1,322,741.37 = 502,806.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,669.76x = 1,322,741.37 × 502,806.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,669.76x = 665,082,988,648.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,082,988,648.68/882,669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,490.17

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