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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,264.98, 693,131.40 and 272,824.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,264.98, 693,131.40 and 272,824.38 is: 376,500.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,264.98 : 693,131.40 = 272,824.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,264.98/693,131.40 = 272,824.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,264.98x = 693,131.40 × 272,824.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,264.98x = 189,103,144,463.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,103,144,463.53/502,264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,500.76

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