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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,972.73, 1,393,659.90 and 502,587.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,972.73, 1,393,659.90 and 502,587.17 is: 753,178.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,972.73 : 1,393,659.90 = 502,587.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,972.73/1,393,659.90 = 502,587.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,972.73x = 1,393,659.90 × 502,587.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,972.73x = 700,435,578,115.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,435,578,115.18/929,972.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,178.62

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