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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,158.78, 692,976.75 and 272,714.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,158.78, 692,976.75 and 272,714.46 is: 376,344.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,158.78 : 692,976.75 = 272,714.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,158.78/692,976.75 = 272,714.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,158.78x = 692,976.75 × 272,714.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,158.78x = 188,984,780,168.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,984,780,168.81/502,158.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,344.67

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