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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,789.22, 693,170 and 341,364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,789.22, 693,170 and 341,364.02 is: 470,621.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,789.22 : 693,170 = 341,364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,789.22/693,170 = 341,364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,789.22x = 693,170 × 341,364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,789.22x = 236,623,297,743.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,623,297,743.40/502,789.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,621.26

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