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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,230.59, 693,083.27 and 272,792.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,230.59, 693,083.27 and 272,792.36 is: 376,456.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,230.59 : 693,083.27 = 272,792.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,230.59/693,083.27 = 272,792.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,230.59x = 693,083.27 × 272,792.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,230.59x = 189,067,816,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,067,816,070.44/502,230.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,456.19

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