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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,553.50, 750,940.96 and 275,798.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,553.50, 750,940.96 and 275,798.24 is: 413,758.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,553.50 : 750,940.96 = 275,798.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,553.50/750,940.96 = 275,798.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,553.50x = 750,940.96 × 275,798.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,553.50x = 207,108,190,667.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,108,190,667.71/500,553.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,758.35

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