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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,298.66, 693,179.52 and 272,860.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,298.66, 693,179.52 and 272,860.25 is: 376,551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,298.66 : 693,179.52 = 272,860.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,298.66/693,179.52 = 272,860.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,298.66x = 693,179.52 × 272,860.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,298.66x = 189,141,137,122.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,141,137,122.08/502,298.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,551.15

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