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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,436.98, 693,394.03 and 287,572.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,436.98, 693,394.03 and 287,572.44 is: 396,867.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,436.98 : 693,394.03 = 287,572.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,436.98/693,394.03 = 287,572.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,436.98x = 693,394.03 × 287,572.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,436.98x = 199,401,013,088.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,401,013,088.53/502,436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,867.71

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