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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,223.58, 693,073.62 and 272,783.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,223.58, 693,073.62 and 272,783.07 is: 376,443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,223.58 : 693,073.62 = 272,783.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,223.58/693,073.62 = 272,783.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,223.58x = 693,073.62 × 272,783.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,223.58x = 189,058,749,799.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,058,749,799.61/502,223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,443.40

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