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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,991.24, 694,133.70 and 276,640.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,991.24, 694,133.70 and 276,640.52 is: 381,767.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,991.24 : 694,133.70 = 276,640.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,991.24/694,133.70 = 276,640.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,991.24x = 694,133.70 × 276,640.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,991.24x = 192,025,507,717.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,025,507,717.52/502,991.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,767.10

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