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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,035, 692,808.24 and 272,591.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,035, 692,808.24 and 272,591.16 is: 376,175.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,035 : 692,808.24 = 272,591.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,035/692,808.24 = 272,591.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,035x = 692,808.24 × 272,591.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,035x = 188,853,401,799.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,853,401,799.16/502,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,175.77

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