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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,579.62, 693,548.19 and 273,131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,579.62, 693,548.19 and 273,131.46 is: 376,915.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,579.62 : 693,548.19 = 273,131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,579.62/693,548.19 = 273,131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,579.62x = 693,548.19 × 273,131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,579.62x = 189,429,829,715.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,429,829,715.06/502,579.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,915.06

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