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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,388.08, 693,303.41 and 272,949.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,388.08, 693,303.41 and 272,949.91 is: 376,675.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,388.08 : 693,303.41 = 272,949.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,388.08/693,303.41 = 272,949.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,388.08x = 693,303.41 × 272,949.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,388.08x = 189,237,102,311.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,237,102,311.31/502,388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,675.15

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