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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,231.67, 693,084.79 and 272,793.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,231.67, 693,084.79 and 272,793.44 is: 376,457.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,231.67 : 693,084.79 = 272,793.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,231.67/693,084.79 = 272,793.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,231.67x = 693,084.79 × 272,793.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,231.67x = 189,068,984,075.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,068,984,075.78/502,231.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,457.71

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