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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,593.16, 693,583.93 and 273,150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,593.16, 693,583.93 and 273,150.44 is: 376,950.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,593.16 : 693,583.93 = 273,150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,593.16/693,583.93 = 273,150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,593.16x = 693,583.93 × 273,150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,593.16x = 189,452,752,188.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,452,752,188.51/502,593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,950.52

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