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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,971.46, 1,393,658.12 and 502,585.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,971.46, 1,393,658.12 and 502,585.94 is: 753,176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,971.46 : 1,393,658.12 = 502,585.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,971.46/1,393,658.12 = 502,585.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,971.46x = 1,393,658.12 × 502,585.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,971.46x = 700,432,976,278.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,432,976,278.83/929,971.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,176.85

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