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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,292.56, 693,160.44 and 272,847.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,292.56, 693,160.44 and 272,847.76 is: 376,528.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,292.56 : 693,160.44 = 272,847.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,292.56/693,160.44 = 272,847.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,292.56x = 693,160.44 × 272,847.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,292.56x = 189,127,273,374.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,127,273,374.61/502,292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,528.12

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