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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,838.20, 693,905.34 and 273,392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,838.20, 693,905.34 and 273,392.20 is: 377,275.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,838.20 : 693,905.34 = 273,392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,838.20/693,905.34 = 273,392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,838.20x = 693,905.34 × 273,392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,838.20x = 189,708,307,494.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,708,307,494.35/502,838.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,275.05

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