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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,448.38, 691,957.26 and 275,093.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,448.38, 691,957.26 and 275,093.88 is: 379,606.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,448.38 : 691,957.26 = 275,093.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,448.38/691,957.26 = 275,093.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,448.38x = 691,957.26 × 275,093.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,448.38x = 190,353,207,447.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,353,207,447.57/501,448.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,606.79

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