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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,341.08, 693,231.29 and 272,898.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,341.08, 693,231.29 and 272,898.51 is: 376,600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,341.08 : 693,231.29 = 272,898.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,341.08/693,231.29 = 272,898.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,341.08x = 693,231.29 × 272,898.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,341.08x = 189,181,784,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,181,784,761.89/502,341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,600.27

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