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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,383.23, 693,117.39 and 311,326.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,383.23, 693,117.39 and 311,326.91 is: 429,524.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,383.23 : 693,117.39 = 311,326.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,383.23/693,117.39 = 311,326.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,383.23x = 693,117.39 × 311,326.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,383.23x = 215,786,095,295.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,786,095,295.97/502,383.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,524.88

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