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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,593.59, 693,584.51 and 273,150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,593.59, 693,584.51 and 273,150.90 is: 376,951.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,593.59 : 693,584.51 = 273,150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,593.59/693,584.51 = 273,150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,593.59x = 693,584.51 × 273,150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,593.59x = 189,453,231,766.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,453,231,766.81/502,593.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,951.15

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