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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,592.32, 693,582.76 and 273,149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,592.32, 693,582.76 and 273,149.62 is: 376,949.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,592.32 : 693,582.76 = 273,149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,592.32/693,582.76 = 273,149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,592.32x = 693,582.76 × 273,149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,592.32x = 189,451,867,332.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,451,867,332.55/502,592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,949.39

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