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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,786.78, 693,859.44 and 273,359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,786.78, 693,859.44 and 273,359.50 is: 377,243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,786.78 : 693,859.44 = 273,359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,786.78/693,859.44 = 273,359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,786.78x = 693,859.44 × 273,359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,786.78x = 189,673,069,588.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,673,069,588.68/502,786.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,243.55

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