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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,792.53, 693,867.38 and 273,365.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,792.53, 693,867.38 and 273,365.26 is: 377,251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,792.53 : 693,867.38 = 273,365.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,792.53/693,867.38 = 273,365.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,792.53x = 693,867.38 × 273,365.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,792.53x = 189,679,238,191.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,679,238,191.41/502,792.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,251.50

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