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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,552, 692,141.76 and 275,212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,552, 692,141.76 and 275,212.08 is: 379,792.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,552 : 692,141.76 = 275,212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,552/692,141.76 = 275,212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,552x = 692,141.76 × 275,212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,552x = 190,485,773,424.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,485,773,424.46/501,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,792.67

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