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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,875.62, 693,968.36 and 276,521.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,875.62, 693,968.36 and 276,521.12 is: 381,599.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,875.62 : 693,968.36 = 276,521.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,875.62/693,968.36 = 276,521.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,875.62x = 693,968.36 × 276,521.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,875.62x = 191,896,908,151.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,896,908,151.76/502,875.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,599.15

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