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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,795, 693,870.79 and 273,367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,795, 693,870.79 and 273,367.73 is: 377,254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,795 : 693,870.79 = 273,367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,795/693,870.79 = 273,367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,795x = 693,870.79 × 273,367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,795x = 189,681,882,775.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,681,882,775.61/502,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,254.91

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