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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,741.97, 693,788.43 and 273,299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,741.97, 693,788.43 and 273,299.70 is: 377,156.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,741.97 : 693,788.43 = 273,299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,741.97/693,788.43 = 273,299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,741.97x = 693,788.43 × 273,299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,741.97x = 189,612,169,782.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,612,169,782.47/502,741.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,156.04

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