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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,267.98, 693,135.54 and 272,827.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,267.98, 693,135.54 and 272,827.38 is: 376,504.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,267.98 : 693,135.54 = 272,827.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,267.98/693,135.54 = 272,827.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,267.98x = 693,135.54 × 272,827.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,267.98x = 189,106,353,363.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,106,353,363.09/502,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,504.90

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