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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,747.68, 693,795.78 and 273,304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,747.68, 693,795.78 and 273,304.92 is: 377,162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,747.68 : 693,795.78 = 273,304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,747.68/693,795.78 = 273,304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,747.68x = 693,795.78 × 273,304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,747.68x = 189,617,800,149.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,617,800,149.24/502,747.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,162.95

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