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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,982.46, 694,104.39 and 276,631.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,982.46, 694,104.39 and 276,631.74 is: 381,745.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,982.46 : 694,104.39 = 276,631.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,982.46/694,104.39 = 276,631.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,982.46x = 694,104.39 × 276,631.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,982.46x = 192,011,305,147.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,011,305,147.34/502,982.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,745.53

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