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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,151, 692,799.78 and 284,329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,151, 692,799.78 and 284,329.96 is: 392,279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,151 : 692,799.78 = 284,329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,151/692,799.78 = 284,329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,151x = 692,799.78 × 284,329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,151x = 196,983,733,735.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,983,733,735.41/502,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,279.88

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