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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,838.37, 693,914.54 and 296,226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,838.37, 693,914.54 and 296,226.71 is: 408,791.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,838.37 : 693,914.54 = 296,226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,838.37/693,914.54 = 296,226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,838.37x = 693,914.54 × 296,226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,838.37x = 205,556,021,205.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,556,021,205.36/502,838.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,791.44

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