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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,591.32, 693,581.38 and 273,148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,591.32, 693,581.38 and 273,148.62 is: 376,948.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,591.32 : 693,581.38 = 273,148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,591.32/693,581.38 = 273,148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,591.32x = 693,581.38 × 273,148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,591.32x = 189,450,796,804.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,450,796,804.70/502,591.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,948.01

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