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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,740.97, 693,787.05 and 273,298.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,740.97, 693,787.05 and 273,298.70 is: 377,154.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,740.97 : 693,787.05 = 273,298.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,740.97/693,787.05 = 273,298.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,740.97x = 693,787.05 × 273,298.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,740.97x = 189,611,095,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,611,095,372.90/502,740.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,154.65

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