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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,669.41, 693,666.23 and 276,313.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,669.41, 693,666.23 and 276,313.29 is: 381,302.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,669.41 : 693,666.23 = 276,313.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,669.41/693,666.23 = 276,313.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,669.41x = 693,666.23 × 276,313.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,669.41x = 191,669,196,791.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,669,196,791.63/502,669.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,302.69

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