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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,740.88, 693,787.12 and 276,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,740.88, 693,787.12 and 276,388 is: 381,418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,740.88 : 693,787.12 = 276,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,740.88/693,787.12 = 276,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,740.88x = 693,787.12 × 276,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,740.88x = 191,754,434,522.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,754,434,522.56/502,740.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,418.03

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