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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,232.67, 693,086.17 and 272,794.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,232.67, 693,086.17 and 272,794.44 is: 376,459.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,232.67 : 693,086.17 = 272,794.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,232.67/693,086.17 = 272,794.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,232.67x = 693,086.17 × 272,794.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,232.67x = 189,070,053,616.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,070,053,616.90/502,232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,459.09

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