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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,333.58, 693,217.52 and 272,888.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,333.58, 693,217.52 and 272,888.88 is: 376,585.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,333.58 : 693,217.52 = 272,888.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,333.58/693,217.52 = 272,888.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,333.58x = 693,217.52 × 272,888.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,333.58x = 189,171,352,629.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,171,352,629.18/502,333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,585.12

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