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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,621.88, 692,238.54 and 275,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,621.88, 692,238.54 and 275,279.80 is: 379,886.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,621.88 : 692,238.54 = 275,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,621.88/692,238.54 = 275,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,621.88x = 692,238.54 × 275,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,621.88x = 190,559,286,843.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,559,286,843.49/501,621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,886.31

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