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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,339.23, 693,225.39 and 272,894.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,339.23, 693,225.39 and 272,894.70 is: 376,593.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,339.23 : 693,225.39 = 272,894.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,339.23/693,225.39 = 272,894.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,339.23x = 693,225.39 × 272,894.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,339.23x = 189,177,534,836.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,177,534,836.43/502,339.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,593.19

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