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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,055.76, 692,251.61 and 374,509.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,055.76, 692,251.61 and 374,509.92 is: 516,387.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,055.76 : 692,251.61 = 374,509.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,055.76/692,251.61 = 374,509.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,055.76x = 692,251.61 × 374,509.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,055.76x = 259,255,093,208.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,255,093,208.42/502,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,387.05

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