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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,171.04, 692,989.52 and 275,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,171.04, 692,989.52 and 275,802 is: 380,603.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,171.04 : 692,989.52 = 275,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,171.04/692,989.52 = 275,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,171.04x = 692,989.52 × 275,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,171.04x = 191,127,895,595.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,127,895,595.04/502,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,603.18

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