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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,262.30, 693,129.42 and 272,824.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,262.30, 693,129.42 and 272,824.07 is: 376,501.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,262.30 : 693,129.42 = 272,824.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,262.30/693,129.42 = 272,824.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,262.30x = 693,129.42 × 272,824.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,262.30x = 189,102,385,935.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,102,385,935.49/502,262.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,501.26

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