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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,372.34, 693,233.61 and 287,463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,372.34, 693,233.61 and 287,463.14 is: 396,676.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,372.34 : 693,233.61 = 287,463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,372.34/693,233.61 = 287,463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,372.34x = 693,233.61 × 287,463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,372.34x = 199,279,110,284.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,279,110,284.14/502,372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,676.12

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