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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,266.29, 693,133.79 and 272,827.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,266.29, 693,133.79 and 272,827.42 is: 376,505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,266.29 : 693,133.79 = 272,827.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,266.29/693,133.79 = 272,827.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,266.29x = 693,133.79 × 272,827.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,266.29x = 189,105,900,543.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,105,900,543.55/502,266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,505.26

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