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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,363.32, 693,258.59 and 272,918.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,363.32, 693,258.59 and 272,918.77 is: 376,626.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,363.32 : 693,258.59 = 272,918.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,363.32/693,258.59 = 272,918.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,363.32x = 693,258.59 × 272,918.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,363.32x = 189,203,281,674.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,203,281,674.73/502,363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,626.39

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