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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,230.67, 693,083.41 and 272,792.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,230.67, 693,083.41 and 272,792.44 is: 376,456.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,230.67 : 693,083.41 = 272,792.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,230.67/693,083.41 = 272,792.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,230.67x = 693,083.41 × 272,792.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,230.67x = 189,067,913,657.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,067,913,657.19/502,230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,456.33

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