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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,592.78, 693,583.42 and 273,150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,592.78, 693,583.42 and 273,150.06 is: 376,950.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,592.78 : 693,583.42 = 273,150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,592.78/693,583.42 = 273,150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,592.78x = 693,583.42 × 273,150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,592.78x = 189,452,352,788.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,452,352,788.01/502,592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,950.01

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