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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,679.21, 1,436,942 and 502,161.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,679.21, 1,436,942 and 502,161.67 is: 753,464.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,679.21 : 1,436,942 = 502,161.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,679.21/1,436,942 = 502,161.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,679.21x = 1,436,942 × 502,161.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,679.21x = 721,577,194,413.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,577,194,413.14/957,679.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,464.40

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