Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,267.84, 693,130.08 and 275,928
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 502,267.84, 693,130.08 and 275,928 is: 380,780.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,267.84 : 693,130.08 = 275,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,267.84/693,130.08 = 275,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,267.84x = 693,130.08 × 275,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,267.84x = 191,253,996,714.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,253,996,714.24/502,267.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,780.89
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