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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,275.66, 693,152.91 and 272,832.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,275.66, 693,152.91 and 272,832.87 is: 376,516.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,275.66 : 693,152.91 = 272,832.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,275.66/693,152.91 = 272,832.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,275.66x = 693,152.91 × 272,832.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,275.66x = 189,114,900,383.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,114,900,383.48/502,275.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,516.16

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