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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,362.04, 693,260.43 and 272,920.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,362.04, 693,260.43 and 272,920.22 is: 376,630.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,362.04 : 693,260.43 = 272,920.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,362.04/693,260.43 = 272,920.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,362.04x = 693,260.43 × 272,920.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,362.04x = 189,204,791,829.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,204,791,829.50/502,362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,630.35

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