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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,099.16, 692,901.74 and 275,744.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,099.16, 692,901.74 and 275,744.66 is: 380,530.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,099.16 : 692,901.74 = 275,744.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,099.16/692,901.74 = 275,744.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,099.16x = 692,901.74 × 275,744.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,099.16x = 191,063,951,934.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,063,951,934.56/502,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,530.32

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