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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,541.39, 693,513.87 and 273,103.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,541.39, 693,513.87 and 273,103.23 is: 376,886.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,541.39 : 693,513.87 = 273,103.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,541.39/693,513.87 = 273,103.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,541.39x = 693,513.87 × 273,103.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,541.39x = 189,400,875,161.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,400,875,161.99/502,541.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,886.12

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