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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,596.60, 693,588.66 and 273,153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,596.60, 693,588.66 and 273,153.90 is: 376,955.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,596.60 : 693,588.66 = 273,153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,596.60/693,588.66 = 273,153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,596.60x = 693,588.66 × 273,153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,596.60x = 189,456,447,474.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,456,447,474.77/502,596.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,955.29

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