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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,276.91, 693,154.64 and 272,834.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,276.91, 693,154.64 and 272,834.13 is: 376,517.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,276.91 : 693,154.64 = 272,834.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,276.91/693,154.64 = 272,834.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,276.91x = 693,154.64 × 272,834.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,276.91x = 189,116,243,159.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,116,243,159.86/502,276.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,517.89

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