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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,475.98, 693,415.34 and 273,033.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,475.98, 693,415.34 and 273,033.97 is: 376,786.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,475.98 : 693,415.34 = 273,033.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,475.98/693,415.34 = 273,033.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,475.98x = 693,415.34 × 273,033.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,475.98x = 189,325,943,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,325,943,011.85/502,475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,786.05

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