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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,384.23, 693,118.77 and 311,327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,384.23, 693,118.77 and 311,327.91 is: 429,526.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,384.23 : 693,118.77 = 311,327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,384.23/693,118.77 = 311,327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,384.23x = 693,118.77 × 311,327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,384.23x = 215,787,218,045.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,787,218,045.87/502,384.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,526.26

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