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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,748.79, 693,797.84 and 273,306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,748.79, 693,797.84 and 273,306.52 is: 377,165.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,748.79 : 693,797.84 = 273,306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,748.79/693,797.84 = 273,306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,748.79x = 693,797.84 × 273,306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,748.79x = 189,619,473,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,619,473,233.92/502,748.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,165.45

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