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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,195.68, 693,042 and 275,845.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,195.68, 693,042 and 275,845.92 is: 380,673.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,195.68 : 693,042 = 275,845.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,195.68/693,042 = 275,845.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,195.68x = 693,042 × 275,845.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,195.68x = 191,172,808,088.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,172,808,088.64/502,195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,673.94

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