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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,428.92, 693,177.39 and 321,246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,428.92, 693,177.39 and 321,246.90 is: 443,209.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,428.92 : 693,177.39 = 321,246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,428.92/693,177.39 = 321,246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,428.92x = 693,177.39 × 321,246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,428.92x = 222,681,087,687.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,681,087,687.59/502,428.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,209.14

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