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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,792.98, 693,859.95 and 273,349.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,792.98, 693,859.95 and 273,349.95 is: 377,226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,792.98 : 693,859.95 = 273,349.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,792.98/693,859.95 = 273,349.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,792.98x = 693,859.95 × 273,349.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,792.98x = 189,666,582,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,666,582,639.50/502,792.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,226.00

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