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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,223.16, 693,072.99 and 272,784.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,223.16, 693,072.99 and 272,784.93 is: 376,445.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,223.16 : 693,072.99 = 272,784.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,223.16/693,072.99 = 272,784.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,223.16x = 693,072.99 × 272,784.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,223.16x = 189,059,862,232.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,059,862,232.75/502,223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,445.93

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