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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,229.34, 693,081.58 and 272,788.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,229.34, 693,081.58 and 272,788.84 is: 376,451.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,229.34 : 693,081.58 = 272,788.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,229.34/693,081.58 = 272,788.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,229.34x = 693,081.58 × 272,788.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,229.34x = 189,064,920,233.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,064,920,233.57/502,229.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,451.36

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