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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,541.26, 693,513.70 and 273,103.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,541.26, 693,513.70 and 273,103.10 is: 376,885.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,541.26 : 693,513.70 = 273,103.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,541.26/693,513.70 = 273,103.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,541.26x = 693,513.70 × 273,103.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,541.26x = 189,400,741,362.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,400,741,362.47/502,541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,885.95

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