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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,362.32, 693,257.21 and 272,917.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,362.32, 693,257.21 and 272,917.77 is: 376,625.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,362.32 : 693,257.21 = 272,917.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,362.32/693,257.21 = 272,917.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,362.32x = 693,257.21 × 272,917.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,362.32x = 189,202,211,789.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,202,211,789.62/502,362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,625.01

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