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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,339.70, 693,229.39 and 272,897.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,339.70, 693,229.39 and 272,897.14 is: 376,598.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,339.70 : 693,229.39 = 272,897.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,339.70/693,229.39 = 272,897.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,339.70x = 693,229.39 × 272,897.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,339.70x = 189,180,315,804.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,180,315,804.58/502,339.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,598.38

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