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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,363.04, 693,261.82 and 272,921.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,363.04, 693,261.82 and 272,921.23 is: 376,631.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,363.04 : 693,261.82 = 272,921.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,363.04/693,261.82 = 272,921.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,363.04x = 693,261.82 × 272,921.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,363.04x = 189,205,863,795.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,205,863,795.52/502,363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,631.74

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