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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,790.54, 693,864.61 and 273,363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,790.54, 693,864.61 and 273,363.26 is: 377,248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,790.54 : 693,864.61 = 273,363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,790.54/693,864.61 = 273,363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,790.54x = 693,864.61 × 273,363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,790.54x = 189,677,087,635.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,677,087,635.50/502,790.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,248.72

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