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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,233.67, 693,087.55 and 272,795.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,233.67, 693,087.55 and 272,795.44 is: 376,460.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,233.67 : 693,087.55 = 272,795.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,233.67/693,087.55 = 272,795.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,233.67x = 693,087.55 × 272,795.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,233.67x = 189,071,123,160.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,071,123,160.77/502,233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,460.47

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