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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,390.14, 693,306.26 and 272,951.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,390.14, 693,306.26 and 272,951.97 is: 376,677.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,390.14 : 693,306.26 = 272,951.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,390.14/693,306.26 = 272,951.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,390.14x = 693,306.26 × 272,951.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,390.14x = 189,239,310,162.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,239,310,162.71/502,390.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,677.99

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