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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,264.26, 693,132.14 and 272,826.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,264.26, 693,132.14 and 272,826.02 is: 376,503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,264.26 : 693,132.14 = 272,826.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,264.26/693,132.14 = 272,826.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,264.26x = 693,132.14 × 272,826.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,264.26x = 189,104,483,970.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,104,483,970.53/502,264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,503.96

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