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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,596.53, 693,588.57 and 273,153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,596.53, 693,588.57 and 273,153.82 is: 376,955.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,596.53 : 693,588.57 = 273,153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,596.53/693,588.57 = 273,153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,596.53x = 693,588.57 × 273,153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,596.53x = 189,456,367,403.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,456,367,403.84/502,596.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,955.18

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