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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,099.23, 692,896.13 and 275,744.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,099.23, 692,896.13 and 275,744.73 is: 380,527.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,099.23 : 692,896.13 = 275,744.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,099.23/692,896.13 = 275,744.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,099.23x = 692,896.13 × 275,744.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,099.23x = 191,062,456,284.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,062,456,284.90/502,099.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,527.28

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