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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,164.79, 693,107.92 and 287,429.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,164.79, 693,107.92 and 287,429.33 is: 396,721.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,164.79 : 693,107.92 = 287,429.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,164.79/693,107.92 = 287,429.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,164.79x = 693,107.92 × 287,429.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,164.79x = 199,219,547,155.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,219,547,155.35/502,164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,721.46

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