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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,377.56, 693,293.79 and 272,932.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,377.56, 693,293.79 and 272,932.55 is: 376,653.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,377.56 : 693,293.79 = 272,932.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,377.56/693,293.79 = 272,932.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,377.56x = 693,293.79 × 272,932.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,377.56x = 189,222,442,003.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,222,442,003.87/502,377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,653.85

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