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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,795.08, 693,846 and 273,349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,795.08, 693,846 and 273,349.08 is: 377,215.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,795.08 : 693,846 = 273,349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,795.08/693,846 = 273,349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,795.08x = 693,846 × 273,349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,795.08x = 189,662,165,761.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,662,165,761.68/502,795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,215.64

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