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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,806.66, 693,847.52 and 276,408.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,806.66, 693,847.52 and 276,408.42 is: 381,429.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,806.66 : 693,847.52 = 276,408.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,806.66/693,847.52 = 276,408.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,806.66x = 693,847.52 × 276,408.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,806.66x = 191,785,296,724.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,785,296,724.12/502,806.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,429.51

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