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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,605.16, 692,213.22 and 275,254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,605.16, 692,213.22 and 275,254.44 is: 379,850.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,605.16 : 692,213.22 = 275,254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,605.16/692,213.22 = 275,254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,605.16x = 692,213.22 × 275,254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,605.16x = 190,534,762,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,534,762,231.70/501,605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,850.08

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