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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,748.14, 693,796.96 and 273,305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,748.14, 693,796.96 and 273,305.88 is: 377,164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,748.14 : 693,796.96 = 273,305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,748.14/693,796.96 = 273,305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,748.14x = 693,796.96 × 273,305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,748.14x = 189,618,788,694.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,618,788,694.13/502,748.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,164.58

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