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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,316.72, 693,204.40 and 272,878.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,316.72, 693,204.40 and 272,878.32 is: 376,576.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,316.72 : 693,204.40 = 272,878.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,316.72/693,204.40 = 272,878.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,316.72x = 693,204.40 × 272,878.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,316.72x = 189,160,452,088.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,160,452,088.61/502,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,576.06

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