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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,611.82, 692,244.27 and 275,265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,611.82, 692,244.27 and 275,265.42 is: 379,877.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,611.82 : 692,244.27 = 275,265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,611.82/692,244.27 = 275,265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,611.82x = 692,244.27 × 275,265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,611.82x = 190,550,909,724.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,550,909,724.14/501,611.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,877.23

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