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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,597.27, 693,588.83 and 273,155.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,597.27, 693,588.83 and 273,155.15 is: 376,956.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,597.27 : 693,588.83 = 273,155.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,597.27/693,588.83 = 273,155.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,597.27x = 693,588.83 × 273,155.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,597.27x = 189,457,360,896.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,457,360,896.98/502,597.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,956.61

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