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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,099.24, 692,896.14 and 275,744.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,099.24, 692,896.14 and 275,744.74 is: 380,527.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,099.24 : 692,896.14 = 275,744.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,099.24/692,896.14 = 275,744.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,099.24x = 692,896.14 × 275,744.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,099.24x = 191,062,465,971.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,062,465,971.30/502,099.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,527.30

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