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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,575.16, 692,171.82 and 275,224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,575.16, 692,171.82 and 275,224.44 is: 379,808.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,575.16 : 692,171.82 = 275,224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,575.16/692,171.82 = 275,224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,575.16x = 692,171.82 × 275,224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,575.16x = 190,502,601,543.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,502,601,543.28/501,575.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,808.68

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