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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,139.09, 692,751.61 and 320,803.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,139.09, 692,751.61 and 320,803.99 is: 442,581.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,139.09 : 692,751.61 = 320,803.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,139.09/692,751.61 = 320,803.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,139.09x = 692,751.61 × 320,803.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,139.09x = 222,237,480,566.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,237,480,566.92/502,139.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,581.52

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