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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,229.62, 693,081.66 and 275,875.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,229.62, 693,081.66 and 275,875.12 is: 380,710.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,229.62 : 693,081.66 = 275,875.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,229.62/693,081.66 = 275,875.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,229.62x = 693,081.66 × 275,875.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,229.62x = 191,203,986,122.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,203,986,122.30/502,229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,710.29

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