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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,005.87, 692,766.68 and 300,801.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,005.87, 692,766.68 and 300,801.87 is: 415,105.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,005.87 : 692,766.68 = 300,801.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,005.87/692,766.68 = 300,801.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,005.87x = 692,766.68 × 300,801.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,005.87x = 208,385,511,313.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,385,511,313.68/502,005.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,105.73

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