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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,012.98, 692,783.87 and 272,573.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,012.98, 692,783.87 and 272,573.01 is: 376,153.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,012.98 : 692,783.87 = 272,573.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,012.98/692,783.87 = 272,573.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,012.98x = 692,783.87 × 272,573.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,012.98x = 188,834,183,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,834,183,362.48/502,012.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,153.99

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