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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,276.04, 693,153.43 and 272,833.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,276.04, 693,153.43 and 272,833.25 is: 376,516.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,276.04 : 693,153.43 = 272,833.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,276.04/693,153.43 = 272,833.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,276.04x = 693,153.43 × 272,833.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,276.04x = 189,115,301,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,115,301,507.02/502,276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,516.67

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