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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,131.72, 692,975.70 and 275,779.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,131.72, 692,975.70 and 275,779.56 is: 380,594.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,131.72 : 692,975.70 = 275,779.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,131.72/692,975.70 = 275,779.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,131.72x = 692,975.70 × 275,779.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,131.72x = 191,108,533,636.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,108,533,636.69/502,131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,594.43

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