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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,629.36, 693,670.68 and 276,317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,629.36, 693,670.68 and 276,317.52 is: 381,341.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,629.36 : 693,670.68 = 276,317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,629.36/693,670.68 = 276,317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,629.36x = 693,670.68 × 276,317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,629.36x = 191,673,361,994.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,673,361,994.31/502,629.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,341.36

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