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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,053, 692,838 and 275,703.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,053, 692,838 and 275,703.36 is: 380,473.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,053 : 692,838 = 275,703.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,053/692,838 = 275,703.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,053x = 692,838 × 275,703.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,053x = 191,017,764,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,017,764,535.68/502,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,473.31

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