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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,299.24, 693,170.10 and 275,939.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,299.24, 693,170.10 and 275,939.88 is: 380,795.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,299.24 : 693,170.10 = 275,939.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,299.24/693,170.10 = 275,939.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,299.24x = 693,170.10 × 275,939.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,299.24x = 191,273,274,213.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,273,274,213.59/502,299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,795.47

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