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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,796, 693,872.17 and 273,368.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,796, 693,872.17 and 273,368.73 is: 377,256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,796 : 693,872.17 = 273,368.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,796/693,872.17 = 273,368.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,796x = 693,872.17 × 273,368.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,796x = 189,682,953,895.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,682,953,895.24/502,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,256.29

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