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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,562.72, 693,538.80 and 276,222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,562.72, 693,538.80 and 276,222.80 is: 381,188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,562.72 : 693,538.80 = 276,222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,562.72/693,538.80 = 276,222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,562.72x = 693,538.80 × 276,222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,562.72x = 191,571,229,244.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,571,229,244.64/502,562.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,188.70

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