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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,597.78, 693,589.52 and 273,155.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,597.78, 693,589.52 and 273,155.65 is: 376,957.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,597.78 : 693,589.52 = 273,155.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,597.78/693,589.52 = 273,155.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,597.78x = 693,589.52 × 273,155.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,597.78x = 189,457,896,168.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,457,896,168.79/502,597.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,957.29

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