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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,562.68, 693,507.18 and 276,208.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,562.68, 693,507.18 and 276,208.36 is: 381,151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,562.68 : 693,507.18 = 276,208.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,562.68/693,507.18 = 276,208.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,562.68x = 693,507.18 × 276,208.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,562.68x = 191,552,480,836.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,552,480,836.03/502,562.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,151.42

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