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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,794.42, 693,815.27 and 296,030.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,794.42, 693,815.27 and 296,030.18 is: 408,497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,794.42 : 693,815.27 = 296,030.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,794.42/693,815.27 = 296,030.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,794.42x = 693,815.27 × 296,030.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,794.42x = 205,390,254,315.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,390,254,315.62/502,794.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,497.48

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