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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,275.06, 693,136.28 and 272,830.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,275.06, 693,136.28 and 272,830.26 is: 376,503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,275.06 : 693,136.28 = 272,830.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,275.06/693,136.28 = 272,830.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,275.06x = 693,136.28 × 272,830.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,275.06x = 189,108,551,487.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,108,551,487.83/502,275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,503.96

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