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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,218.28, 693,066.12 and 275,863.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,218.28, 693,066.12 and 275,863.80 is: 380,694.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,218.28 : 693,066.12 = 275,863.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,218.28/693,066.12 = 275,863.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,218.28x = 693,066.12 × 275,863.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,218.28x = 191,191,853,514.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,191,853,514.46/502,218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,694.73

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