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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,276.06, 693,137.66 and 272,831.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,276.06, 693,137.66 and 272,831.26 is: 376,505.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,276.06 : 693,137.66 = 272,831.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,276.06/693,137.66 = 272,831.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,276.06x = 693,137.66 × 272,831.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,276.06x = 189,109,621,131.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,109,621,131.25/502,276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,505.34

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