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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,615.24, 693,648.66 and 287,822.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,615.24, 693,648.66 and 287,822.92 is: 397,218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,615.24 : 693,648.66 = 287,822.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,615.24/693,648.66 = 287,822.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,615.24x = 693,648.66 × 287,822.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,615.24x = 199,647,982,775.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,647,982,775.29/502,615.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,218.32

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