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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,601.58, 693,590.31 and 273,158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,601.58, 693,590.31 and 273,158.82 is: 376,959.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,601.58 : 693,590.31 = 273,158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,601.58/693,590.31 = 273,158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,601.58x = 693,590.31 × 273,158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,601.58x = 189,460,310,643.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,460,310,643.03/502,601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,959.24

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