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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,262.17, 693,129.25 and 272,823.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,262.17, 693,129.25 and 272,823.93 is: 376,501.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,262.17 : 693,129.25 = 272,823.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,262.17/693,129.25 = 272,823.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,262.17x = 693,129.25 × 272,823.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,262.17x = 189,102,245,982.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,102,245,982.95/502,262.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,501.07

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