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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,589.32, 693,578.62 and 273,146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,589.32, 693,578.62 and 273,146.62 is: 376,945.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,589.32 : 693,578.62 = 273,146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,589.32/693,578.62 = 273,146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,589.32x = 693,578.62 × 273,146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,589.32x = 189,448,658,384.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,448,658,384.13/502,589.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,945.25

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