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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,877.62, 693,971.12 and 276,523.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,877.62, 693,971.12 and 276,523.12 is: 381,601.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,877.62 : 693,971.12 = 276,523.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,877.62/693,971.12 = 276,523.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,877.62x = 693,971.12 × 276,523.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,877.62x = 191,899,059,292.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,899,059,292.29/502,877.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,601.91

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