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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,060.02, 692,858.79 and 275,705.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,060.02, 692,858.79 and 275,705.52 is: 380,482.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,060.02 : 692,858.79 = 275,705.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,060.02/692,858.79 = 275,705.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,060.02x = 692,858.79 × 275,705.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,060.02x = 191,024,992,983.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,024,992,983.52/502,060.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,482.38

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