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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,741.72, 693,788.09 and 273,299.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,741.72, 693,788.09 and 273,299.45 is: 377,155.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,741.72 : 693,788.09 = 273,299.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,741.72/693,788.09 = 273,299.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,741.72x = 693,788.09 × 273,299.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,741.72x = 189,611,898,578.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,611,898,578.11/502,741.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,155.69

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