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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,594.53, 693,585.81 and 273,151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,594.53, 693,585.81 and 273,151.82 is: 376,952.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,594.53 : 693,585.81 = 273,151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,594.53/693,585.81 = 273,151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,594.53x = 693,585.81 × 273,151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,594.53x = 189,454,226,327.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,454,226,327.67/502,594.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,952.42

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