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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,445.70, 693,367.20 and 276,086.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,445.70, 693,367.20 and 276,086.34 is: 380,994.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,445.70 : 693,367.20 = 276,086.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,445.70/693,367.20 = 276,086.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,445.70x = 693,367.20 × 276,086.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,445.70x = 191,429,212,524.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,429,212,524.05/502,445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,994.83

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