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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,669.62, 693,688.73 and 273,227.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,669.62, 693,688.73 and 273,227.45 is: 377,056.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,669.62 : 693,688.73 = 273,227.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,669.62/693,688.73 = 273,227.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,669.62x = 693,688.73 × 273,227.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,669.62x = 189,534,797,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,534,797,957.06/502,669.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,056.40

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