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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,876.62, 693,969.74 and 276,522.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,876.62, 693,969.74 and 276,522.12 is: 381,600.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,876.62 : 693,969.74 = 276,522.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,876.62/693,969.74 = 276,522.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,876.62x = 693,969.74 × 276,522.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,876.62x = 191,897,983,720.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,897,983,720.65/502,876.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,600.53

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