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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,348.37, 693,237.95 and 272,903.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,348.37, 693,237.95 and 272,903.83 is: 376,605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,348.37 : 693,237.95 = 272,903.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,348.37/693,237.95 = 272,903.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,348.37x = 693,237.95 × 272,903.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,348.37x = 189,187,291,656.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,187,291,656.35/502,348.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,605.76

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