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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,111.17, 692,918.82 and 275,756.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,111.17, 692,918.82 and 275,756.67 is: 380,547.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,111.17 : 692,918.82 = 275,756.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,111.17/692,918.82 = 275,756.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,111.17x = 692,918.82 × 275,756.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,111.17x = 191,076,986,383.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,076,986,383.53/502,111.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,547.17

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