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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,975.40, 693,984.55 and 319,146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,975.40, 693,984.55 and 319,146.95 is: 440,345.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,975.40 : 693,984.55 = 319,146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,975.40/693,984.55 = 319,146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,975.40x = 693,984.55 × 319,146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,975.40x = 221,483,052,479.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,483,052,479.62/502,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,345.70

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