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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,682.91, 693,684.86 and 276,326.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,682.91, 693,684.86 and 276,326.79 is: 381,321.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,682.91 : 693,684.86 = 276,326.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,682.91/693,684.86 = 276,326.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,682.91x = 693,684.86 × 276,326.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,682.91x = 191,683,709,253.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,683,709,253.77/502,682.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,321.32

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