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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,393.68, 693,303.12 and 276,053.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,393.68, 693,303.12 and 276,053.76 is: 380,954.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,393.68 : 693,303.12 = 276,053.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,393.68/693,303.12 = 276,053.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,393.68x = 693,303.12 × 276,053.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,393.68x = 191,388,933,095.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,388,933,095.73/502,393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,954.10

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