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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,233.18, 693,086.80 and 272,794.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,233.18, 693,086.80 and 272,794.92 is: 376,459.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,233.18 : 693,086.80 = 272,794.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,233.18/693,086.80 = 272,794.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,233.18x = 693,086.80 × 272,794.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,233.18x = 189,070,558,159.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,070,558,159.06/502,233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,459.71

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