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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,340.04, 693,234.06 and 272,899.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,340.04, 693,234.06 and 272,899.07 is: 376,603.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,340.04 : 693,234.06 = 272,899.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,340.04/693,234.06 = 272,899.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,340.04x = 693,234.06 × 272,899.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,340.04x = 189,182,926,800.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,182,926,800.15/502,340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,603.32

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