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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,340.73, 693,227.46 and 272,896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,340.73, 693,227.46 and 272,896.20 is: 376,595.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,340.73 : 693,227.46 = 272,896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,340.73/693,227.46 = 272,896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,340.73x = 693,227.46 × 272,896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,340.73x = 189,179,139,569.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,179,139,569.65/502,340.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,595.26

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