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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,138.48, 693,051.68 and 298,302.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,138.48, 693,051.68 and 298,302.63 is: 411,717.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,138.48 : 693,051.68 = 298,302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,138.48/693,051.68 = 298,302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,138.48x = 693,051.68 × 298,302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,138.48x = 206,739,139,977.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,739,139,977.35/502,138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,717.38

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