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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,101.27, 692,915.72 and 275,746.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,101.27, 692,915.72 and 275,746.77 is: 380,539.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,101.27 : 692,915.72 = 275,746.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,101.27/692,915.72 = 275,746.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,101.27x = 692,915.72 × 275,746.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,101.27x = 191,069,270,293.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,069,270,293.49/502,101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,539.31

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