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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,348.73, 693,238.50 and 272,904.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,348.73, 693,238.50 and 272,904.20 is: 376,606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,348.73 : 693,238.50 = 272,904.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,348.73/693,238.50 = 272,904.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,348.73x = 693,238.50 × 272,904.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,348.73x = 189,187,698,251.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,187,698,251.70/502,348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,606.30

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