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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,789.97, 693,863.60 and 273,362.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,789.97, 693,863.60 and 273,362.69 is: 377,247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,789.97 : 693,863.60 = 273,362.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,789.97/693,863.60 = 273,362.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,789.97x = 693,863.60 × 273,362.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,789.97x = 189,676,415,352.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,676,415,352.95/502,789.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,247.81

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