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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,708.41, 693,750.96 and 273,281.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,708.41, 693,750.96 and 273,281.18 is: 377,135.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,708.41 : 693,750.96 = 273,281.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,708.41/693,750.96 = 273,281.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,708.41x = 693,750.96 × 273,281.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,708.41x = 189,589,077,506.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,589,077,506.18/502,708.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,135.28

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