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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,052.47, 1,264,159.41 and 502,586.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,052.47, 1,264,159.41 and 502,586.48 is: 693,573.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,052.47 : 1,264,159.41 = 502,586.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,052.47/1,264,159.41 = 502,586.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,052.47x = 1,264,159.41 × 502,586.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,052.47x = 635,349,429,306.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,349,429,306.48/916,052.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,573.19

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