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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,102.15, 692,916.92 and 275,747.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,102.15, 692,916.92 and 275,747.65 is: 380,540.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,102.15 : 692,916.92 = 275,747.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,102.15/692,916.92 = 275,747.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,102.15x = 692,916.92 × 275,747.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,102.15x = 191,070,212,335.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,070,212,335.24/502,102.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,540.52

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