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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,633, 692,253.54 and 275,278.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,633, 692,253.54 and 275,278.50 is: 379,884.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,633 : 692,253.54 = 275,278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,633/692,253.54 = 275,278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,633x = 692,253.54 × 275,278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,633x = 190,562,516,110.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,562,516,110.89/501,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,884.33

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