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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,226.33, 693,077.44 and 272,785.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,226.33, 693,077.44 and 272,785.85 is: 376,447.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,226.33 : 693,077.44 = 272,785.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,226.33/693,077.44 = 272,785.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,226.33x = 693,077.44 × 272,785.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,226.33x = 189,061,715,120.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,061,715,120.84/502,226.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,447.24

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