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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,275.91, 693,153.26 and 272,833.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,275.91, 693,153.26 and 272,833.13 is: 376,516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,275.91 : 693,153.26 = 272,833.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,275.91/693,153.26 = 272,833.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,275.91x = 693,153.26 × 272,833.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,275.91x = 189,115,168,665.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,115,168,665.57/502,275.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,516.50

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