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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,068.44, 692,858.94 and 275,715.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,068.44, 692,858.94 and 275,715.56 is: 380,489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,068.44 : 692,858.94 = 275,715.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,068.44/692,858.94 = 275,715.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,068.44x = 692,858.94 × 275,715.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,068.44x = 191,031,990,643.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,031,990,643.11/502,068.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,489.94

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