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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,192.71, 693,030.94 and 272,754.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,192.71, 693,030.94 and 272,754.47 is: 376,403.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,192.71 : 693,030.94 = 272,754.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,192.71/693,030.94 = 272,754.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,192.71x = 693,030.94 × 272,754.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,192.71x = 189,027,286,733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,027,286,733.30/502,192.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,403.88

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