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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,380, 691,904.44 and 275,026.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,380, 691,904.44 and 275,026.08 is: 379,536.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,380 : 691,904.44 = 275,026.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,380/691,904.44 = 275,026.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,380x = 691,904.44 × 275,026.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,380x = 190,291,765,867.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,291,765,867.80/501,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,536.01

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