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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,622.53, 693,624.41 and 273,179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,622.53, 693,624.41 and 273,179.84 is: 376,991.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,622.53 : 693,624.41 = 273,179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,622.53/693,624.41 = 273,179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,622.53x = 693,624.41 × 273,179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,622.53x = 189,484,206,972.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,484,206,972.57/502,622.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,991.07

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