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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,294.50, 693,166.68 and 275,954.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,294.50, 693,166.68 and 275,954.58 is: 380,817.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,294.50 : 693,166.68 = 275,954.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,294.50/693,166.68 = 275,954.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,294.50x = 693,166.68 × 275,954.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,294.50x = 191,282,520,049.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,282,520,049.39/502,294.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,817.47

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