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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,558.62, 693,547.60 and 295,789.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,558.62, 693,547.60 and 295,789.53 is: 408,199.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,558.62 : 693,547.60 = 295,789.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,558.62/693,547.60 = 295,789.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,558.62x = 693,547.60 × 295,789.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,558.62x = 205,144,118,636.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,144,118,636.63/502,558.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,199.38

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