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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,891.64, 693,991.29 and 273,448.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,891.64, 693,991.29 and 273,448.71 is: 377,359.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,891.64 : 693,991.29 = 273,448.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,891.64/693,991.29 = 273,448.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,891.64x = 693,991.29 × 273,448.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,891.64x = 189,771,024,027.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,771,024,027.17/502,891.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,359.67

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