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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,291.24, 693,159.06 and 275,931.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,291.24, 693,159.06 and 275,931.88 is: 380,784.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,291.24 : 693,159.06 = 275,931.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,291.24/693,159.06 = 275,931.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,291.24x = 693,159.06 × 275,931.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,291.24x = 191,264,682,564.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,264,682,564.83/502,291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,784.43

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