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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,883.91, 693,979.74 and 276,529.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,883.91, 693,979.74 and 276,529.41 is: 381,610.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,883.91 : 693,979.74 = 276,529.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,883.91/693,979.74 = 276,529.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,883.91x = 693,979.74 × 276,529.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,883.91x = 191,905,808,054.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,905,808,054.15/502,883.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,610.56

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