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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,907.16, 693,993.78 and 276,551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,907.16, 693,993.78 and 276,551.04 is: 381,630.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,907.16 : 693,993.78 = 276,551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,907.16/693,993.78 = 276,551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,907.16x = 693,993.78 × 276,551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,907.16x = 191,924,701,612.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,924,701,612.53/502,907.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,630.48

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