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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,544.93, 693,518.75 and 273,106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,544.93, 693,518.75 and 273,106.76 is: 376,891.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,544.93 : 693,518.75 = 273,106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,544.93/693,518.75 = 273,106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,544.93x = 693,518.75 × 273,106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,544.93x = 189,404,658,811.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,404,658,811.75/502,544.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,891.00

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