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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,246.42, 693,098.08 and 272,801.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,246.42, 693,098.08 and 272,801.86 is: 376,465.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,246.42 : 693,098.08 = 272,801.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,246.42/693,098.08 = 272,801.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,246.42x = 693,098.08 × 272,801.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,246.42x = 189,078,445,386.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,078,445,386.43/502,246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,465.49

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